This vigorous perennial twiner has woody stems that form a dense habit over structures or trees. It has dark green toothed leaves and the yellow tube-shaped hooded flowers appear in pendant clusters from spring to late summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Thunbergia mysorensisis naturally found in tropical India growing on humid forests floors in organic rich, moist well drained soils. It prefers semi shaded position but tolerates full sun and is frost and drought tender.

Lady's Slipper is grown for its spectacular flowers and dense coverage. It is grown in tropical gardens over wire fencing for screening or on a pergola. It established in 1 to 2 years and is planted in containers and is suitable for coastal regions. In cold climates it is grown as a specimen in conservatories or in a glasshouse. ID 2273

Thunbergia (thun-BERG-ee-a) mysorensis(my`-sor-EN-sis)

Acanthaceae(ah-kanth-AY-see-ee)
Acanthus Family