Am I Taking Good Care Of My Black-Eyed Susans?

Are your Black-Eyed Susans planted somewhere where they can get at least 6 hours of sunlight a day?

Are your Black-Eyed Susans planted in a well-drained, fertile soil?

Are you checking your flowers regularly to see if they need watering?

Have you been dividing perennial types every 3 to 4 years?

Have you been deadheading your Black-Eyed Susans?

Are you keeping pests away from your Black-Eyed Susans?

You should consider a better spot for your flowers. Black-Eyed Susans enjoy the Sun. They prefer full sun, though they’ll grow in partial sun.

You should consider a better spot for your flowers. Black-Eyed Susans grow best in well-drained soil. It’s best if the soil is fertile (not poor) though they can tolerate tough conditions.

Check your plants regularly to see if they need watering. Make sure they don’t dry out. Black-Eyed Susans love moist soil all the time but don't over-water them.

Perennial types of Black-Eyed Susans need to be divided every 3 to 4 years to ensure healthy plants and to prevent excessive spreading.

You should remove all faded or dead flowers from the plant if you want to have healthy, nice-looking blooms and to prolong blooming. You can cut back Black-Eyed Susans after they flower and a second, smaller bloom may occur in late fall.

Good work! You are taking good care of your Black-Eyed Susans.

Black-Eyed Susans are likely to be attacked by pests like aphids, slugs and snails. Make an effort to ensure your plants are pest-free.