Black-Eyed Susan Vine vs Lantana

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia alata

Acanthaceae · vines

Deer ResistantLow Maintenance

Lantana

Lantana camara

Verbenaceae · flowers

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Zones 10-11)

Lantana (Zones 8-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 10–11

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	Lantana
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Lantana camara
Family	Acanthaceae	Verbenaceae
Category	vines	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧 Low
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	8'	4'
Spread	2'	4'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	East Africa	Tropical Americas
Maintenance	Low	Low

Special Traits

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Lantana

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantYes — 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.

Lantana

✓Thrives in heat and poor soil.
✓Deadhead to encourage more blooms.
✓Prune hard in spring in warm climates.
✓Can be invasive in tropical areas.

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 Lantana if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low water in zones 8–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 10–11. 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 Lantana grow in the same hardiness zone?

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows in USDA zones 10-11, while Lantana grows in zones 8-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 10 through 11.

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

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

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

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

Are Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Lantana deer resistant?

Yes, both Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Lantana are considered deer resistant, making them excellent choices for gardens in areas with deer pressure.

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

Both Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Lantana have low maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.

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Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	Lantana
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Lantana camara
Family	Acanthaceae	Verbenaceae
Category	vines	flowers
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧 Low
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	8'	4'
Spread	2'	4'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Spring-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	East Africa	Tropical Americas
Maintenance	Low	Low

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.

Lantana

✓Thrives in heat and poor soil.
✓Deadhead to encourage more blooms.
✓Prune hard in spring in warm climates.
✓Can be invasive in tropical areas.

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 Lantana if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low water in zones 8–11.

Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 10–11. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine grows in USDA zones 10-11, while Lantana grows in zones 8-11. Both plants can grow together in zones 10 through 11.

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

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

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

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

Are Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Lantana deer resistant?

Yes, both Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Lantana are considered deer resistant, making them excellent choices for gardens in areas with deer pressure.

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

Both Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Lantana have low maintenance requirements. They need a similar level of care including regular attention to watering, pruning, and soil health.