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There are both perennial and annual vines that can hide your fence or add to the fence in your landscape. There are some choices that are stunning but not drought tolerant. If you are looking for something pleasing along the fence line Black Eyed Susan is a bright and cheery annual vine. Black Eyed Susan vine, Thunbergia alata does need to be grown in afternoon shade because we live in a hot, dry climate. It needs well-draining soil rich in organic matter with a neutral pH. Color choices are "Alba" offers white flowers with purplish brown centers; "Bakeri" boasts pure white blooms; Suzie hybri...