Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Thunbergia alata
Acanthaceae · vines
Coriandrum sativum
Apiaceae · herbs
Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Zones 10-11)
Cilantro/Coriander (Zones 2-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 10–11
| Feature | Black-Eyed Susan Vine | Cilantro/Coriander |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Thunbergia alata | Coriandrum sativum |
| Family | Acanthaceae | Apiaceae |
| Category | vines | herbs |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Well-drained |
| Height | 8' | 2' |
| Spread | 2' | 8" |
| Bloom Season | Summer-Fall | Spring-Summer |
| Bloom Color | Orange, Yellow, White | White, Pink |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Fast |
| Native Region | East Africa | Mediterranean, Western Asia |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Cilantro/Coriander
Black-Eyed Susan Vine
Cilantro/Coriander
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 Cilantro/Coriander if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 2–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 10–11. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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