Black-Eyed Susan Vine vs Morning Glory

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

Thunbergia alata

Acanthaceae · vines

Deer ResistantLow Maintenance

Morning Glory

Ipomoea tricolor

Convolvulaceae · vines

Deer ResistantDrought TolerantLow Maintenance

Hardiness Zone Range

Black-Eyed Susan Vine (Zones 10-11)

Morning Glory (Zones 2-11)

Overlap: Both grow in zones 10–11

Detailed Comparison

Feature	Black-Eyed Susan Vine	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Acanthaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	vines	vines
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	8'	10'
Spread	2'	2'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	East Africa	Central America
Maintenance	Low	Low

Special Traits

Black-Eyed Susan Vine

No — EdibleYes — Deer ResistantNo — Drought Tolerant

Morning Glory

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.

Morning Glory

✓Nick or soak seeds overnight for faster germination.
✓Provide sturdy support.
✓Self-seeds prolifically — can become invasive.
✓Full sun is essential for abundant blooms.

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 Morning Glory if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

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 Morning Glory grow in the same hardiness zone?

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

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine needs full sun and medium water, while Morning Glory 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 Morning Glory?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to Black-Eyed Susan Vine at 8'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while Black-Eyed Susan Vine spreads 2'.

Are Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Morning Glory deer resistant?

Yes, both Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Morning Glory 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 Morning Glory?

Both Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Morning Glory 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	Morning Glory
Scientific Name	Thunbergia alata	Ipomoea tricolor
Family	Acanthaceae	Convolvulaceae
Category	vines	vines
Sun	☀️ Full Sun	☀️ Full Sun
Water	💧💧 Medium	💧💧 Medium
Soil	Well-drained	Well-drained
Height	8'	10'
Spread	2'	2'
Bloom Season	Summer-Fall	Summer-Fall
Bloom Color	Orange, Yellow, White	Blue, Purple, Pink, White
Growth Rate	Fast	Fast
Native Region	East Africa	Central America
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.

Morning Glory

✓Nick or soak seeds overnight for faster germination.
✓Provide sturdy support.
✓Self-seeds prolifically — can become invasive.
✓Full sun is essential for abundant blooms.

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 Morning Glory if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–11.

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 Morning Glory grow in the same hardiness zone?

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

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

Black-Eyed Susan Vine needs full sun and medium water, while Morning Glory 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 Morning Glory?

Morning Glory grows taller at 10' compared to Black-Eyed Susan Vine at 8'. Morning Glory spreads 2' while Black-Eyed Susan Vine spreads 2'.

Are Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Morning Glory deer resistant?

Yes, both Black-Eyed Susan Vine and Morning Glory 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 Morning Glory?

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