About Black Eyed Susans
A stalwart of any wildflower meadow, Black Eyed Susan is perhaps the most emblematic of the classic North American wildflowers. It is extremely resilient and boasts beautiful, yellow, daisy-like flowers with a dark chocolate color center. Native to the eastern United States, it has been largely naturalized throughout the rest of the country.
When to Plant Black Eyed Susan Seeds
Black Eyed Susans do best when the soil temperature is at 70°F - which is between March and May for most of the U.S.
Where to Plant Black Eyed Susan Seeds
Black Eyed Susans thrive in full-sun conditions. They also do well in a wide-range of from clay to loam. If you have sandy soil prone to drying out, amend the soil with organic matter.
How to Plant Black Eyed Susan Seeds
The first step when planting Black Eyed Susans is to cold moist stratify your seeds. This can be achieved by planting several weeks before your final frost, or simulating these conditions in your refrigerator several weeks before planting. Broadcast sow directly onto the surface of the soil and compress them down, leaving the seeds uncovered.
How to Care for Black Eyed Susan
Be sure to remove faded and dying flowers to extend the blooming period. If Black Eyed Susans are deadheaded, a second bloom may appear in the fall.
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Black Eyed Susans | Nancy from Kansas
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Black Eyed Susans | Kjerstine from Kansas
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My Susan’s | Ria from Minnesota
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Frosted rudbeckia | Kim from Utah
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Mary’s meadow | Trina from Colorado
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Field of black eyes susans | from Tennessee
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Black-eyed Susans wearing bright yellow. | Soledad Jackson from Iowa
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Fresh cuts from my garden! | Jennifer Harvill from Maryland
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Black-eyed Susan | Kristina from Illinois
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Summer Vibes | Sarah Marcotte from Massachusetts
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Summer Beauty! | Sarah Marcotte from Massachusetts
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Sunny vibes | Jen from North Carolina
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Butterfly haven | Kristina from Illinois
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Summer Rudbeckia | Heidi from Arizona
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My Splash of Color | Diana Lynn Albers from Michigan
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My comfy spot | Robin Regenburgh from New Jersey
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Field of yellow! | Martha from Minnesota
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Janet’s Garden 3 | Janet from Connecticut
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Janet’s Garden of Black Eyed Susans, Coneflowers, and More | Janet from Connecticut
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DIYgarden | Andrea from Illinois
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Black-eyed Susan vine | Susan from Florida
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Early summer bouquet | Concetta from South Carolina
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My black eye Susan’s ❤️ | Michelle from California
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Black-eyed Susans | Susan from Florida
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My garden rudbeckia | Susan from South Carolina
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Partners | Martine Rife from Michigan