Black-Eyed Susan Vine vs Celery

Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia alata

Acanthaceae · vines

Deer ResistantLow Maintenance

Celery

Apium graveolens

Apiaceae · vegetables

EdibleHigh Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Zones 10-11)

Celery (Zones 2-10)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 10–10

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	Celery
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Apium graveolens
Family	Acanthaceae	Apiaceae
Category	vines	vegetables
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧💧 High
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Moist
Height	8'	2'
Spread	2'	8"
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	White (small)
Growth Rate	Fast	Slow
Native Region	East Africa	Mediterranean, Europe
Maintenance	Low	High

Special Traits

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Celery

Yes — EdibleNo — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Care Tips

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

✓Treat as annual in most zones.
✓Provide trellis or let trail from basket.
✓Deadhead for continuous bloom.
✓Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost.

Celery

✓Start seeds 10-12 weeks before last frost — needs light to germinate.
✓Keep soil consistently moist.
✓Blanch stalks by mounding soil or using cardboard for milder flavor.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Black-Eyed Susan Vine if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 10–11.

Choose Celery if you don't mind high maintenance. It thrives in full sun with high water in zones 2–10.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 10–10. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Celery grow in the same hardiness zone?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows in USDA zones 10-11, while Celery grows in zones 2-10. Both plants can grow together in zones 10 through 10.

Do Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Celery have the same sun and water needs?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine needs full sun and medium water, while Celery needs full sun and high water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Black-Eyed Susan Vine or Celery?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows taller at 8' compared to Celery at 2'. Black-Eyed Susan Vine spreads 2' while Celery spreads 8".

Are Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Celery deer resistant?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine is deer resistant, but Celery is not. If deer are a concern, Black-Eyed Susan Vine is the better choice, or protect Celery with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Black-Eyed Susan Vine or Celery?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine has low maintenance while Celery has high maintenance. Black-Eyed Susan Vine may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	Celery
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Apium graveolens
Family	Acanthaceae	Apiaceae
Category	vines	vegetables
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧💧 High
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Moist
Height	8'	2'
Spread	2'	8"
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	White (small)
Growth Rate	Fast	Slow
Native Region	East Africa	Mediterranean, Europe
Maintenance	Low	High

Care Tips

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

✓Treat as annual in most zones.
✓Provide trellis or let trail from basket.
✓Deadhead for continuous bloom.
✓Start indoors 6 weeks before last frost.

Celery

✓Start seeds 10-12 weeks before last frost — needs light to germinate.
✓Keep soil consistently moist.
✓Blanch stalks by mounding soil or using cardboard for milder flavor.

Which Plant Is Right for Your Garden?

Choose Black-Eyed Susan Vine if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 10–11.

Choose Celery if you don't mind high maintenance. It thrives in full sun with high water in zones 2–10.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 10–10. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Celery grow in the same hardiness zone?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows in USDA zones 10-11, while Celery grows in zones 2-10. Both plants can grow together in zones 10 through 10.

Do Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Celery have the same sun and water needs?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine needs full sun and medium water, while Celery needs full sun and high water. Their differing requirements mean you may need separate garden areas for each.

Which grows taller, Black-Eyed Susan Vine or Celery?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows taller at 8' compared to Celery at 2'. Black-Eyed Susan Vine spreads 2' while Celery spreads 8".

Are Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Celery deer resistant?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine is deer resistant, but Celery is not. If deer are a concern, Black-Eyed Susan Vine is the better choice, or protect Celery with fencing.

Which is easier to maintain, Black-Eyed Susan Vine or Celery?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine has low maintenance while Celery has high maintenance. Black-Eyed Susan Vine may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.