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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back

Soil

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Black-eyed Susan is a native of east Africa and, as might be expected, enjoys warm, slightly humid weather with shelter from cold winds. It used to be regarded as a conservatory climber, but it's now regularly grown outdoors, both in hanging baskets and in more protected corners of the garden.

Thunbergia alata ‘Lemon Star’ bears bright yellow flowers with a contrasting dark brown eye. It's a vigorous climber, and will quickly cover a trellis or obelisk. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. It can also be grown in containers.

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Thunbergia ‘Lemon star’ and wildlife

Thunbergia ‘Lemon star’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Thunbergia ‘Lemon star’ poisonous?

Thunbergia ‘Lemon star’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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