Black-Eyed Susan Vine vs Floribunda Rose

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia alata

Acanthaceae · vines

Deer ResistantLow Maintenance

Floribunda Rose

Rosa 'Iceberg'

Rosaceae · flowers

Medium Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Zones 10-11)

Floribunda Rose (Zones 5-9)

No zone overlap — these plants cannot be grown in the same climate

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	Floribunda Rose
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Rosa 'Iceberg'
Family	Acanthaceae	Rosaceae
Category	vines	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Well-drained
Height	8'	4'
Spread	2'	3'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	White
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	East Africa	Hybrid (Germany)
Maintenance	Low	Medium

Special Traits

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Floribunda Rose

No — 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.

Floribunda Rose

✓Prune to shape in late winter.
✓Deadhead spent clusters for continuous bloom.
✓Can be grown as shrub or standard tree form.
✓Feed monthly during bloom season.

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 Floribunda Rose if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–9.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows in USDA zones 10-11, while Floribunda Rose grows in zones 5-9. These plants have no overlapping hardiness zones, so they cannot be grown together in the same climate.

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine needs full sun and medium water, while Floribunda Rose needs full sun and medium water. They share similar growing requirements and can be planted in the same bed.

Which grows taller, Black-Eyed Susan Vine or Floribunda Rose?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows taller at 8' compared to Floribunda Rose at 4'. Black-Eyed Susan Vine spreads 2' while Floribunda Rose spreads 3'.

Are Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Floribunda Rose deer resistant?

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

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine has low maintenance while Floribunda Rose has medium maintenance. Black-Eyed Susan Vine may be easier for beginning gardeners to manage.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	Floribunda Rose
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Rosa 'Iceberg'
Family	Acanthaceae	Rosaceae
Category	vines	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Rich, Well-drained
Height	8'	4'
Spread	2'	3'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	White
Growth Rate	Fast	Medium
Native Region	East Africa	Hybrid (Germany)
Maintenance	Low	Medium

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.

Floribunda Rose

✓Prune to shape in late winter.
✓Deadhead spent clusters for continuous bloom.
✓Can be grown as shrub or standard tree form.
✓Feed monthly during bloom season.