Groundcover and Vines – Sky Vine

• Sky vine

Botanical name: thunbergia grandiflora 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: climbs to heights of up to 25 ft and spreads up to 10 ft 

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall 

Hardy zone: zones 9-11

Flower color: purple, blue, white 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: can climb up to 8 ft in a single growing season 

Pruning instructions: prune once in the winter before new growth begins to emerge and again in the late summer once the plant is finished flowering for the season to maintain desired shape and size

Propagation methods: propagate by cutting below the node and put into water until roots begin to grow 

Landscape use: a climbing vine to grow up a fence or trellis etc. 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: attracts pollinators 

Watering instructions: prefers consistently moist soil while avoiding standing water 

Fertilizing instructions : fertilize regularly throughout the growing season 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: black-eyed susan, hibiscus, lantana 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: yes