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Thunbergia 'sunny lemon star'

Genus: Thunbergia.

Species: Thunbergia alata.

In our cool, the blooming was a little muted and started late last cold season. Given a good 10-12 inch pot size and a long season, this performs wonderfully as a prch or trellis climber. Soft yellow blooms with distinct dark eyes form from bracts at each leaf section. I did bring it in and it has gotten a little stringy though there is still always at least one flower all the time. I am going to attempt cutting out the growth to restart at spring I'd love success at carrying it over season to season. Need full sun and some heat.

Photos of this plant

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