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• Black-Eyed Susans grow in upright clumps up to 1-3 ft. tall (30-90 cm). There are dwarf cultivars that are perfect for containers and ideal for limited spaces, such as 'Maya' or 'Becky'
• Single or double, their blooms rise atop sturdy, upright stems covered with bristly hairs. Their leaves are large, narrow, lance-shaped, and toothed.
• Black-Eyed Susan plants are sunshine lovers that forgive neglect and tolerate heat. They thrive in full sun in average, moist, well-drained soils. They tolerate drought and a wide range of soils, except poorly-drained wet ones.

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• Black-Eyed Susans are great candidates for mixed borders, cutting gardens, prairies, and meadows and as accent plants when planted in mass. They make excellent cut flowers to enjoy indoors too!
• Black-Eyed Susan flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators and beneficial insects. They are considered deer-resistant plants due to their typically rough leaves and stems.
• Black-Eyed Susans are virtually pest and disease free, as long as they are grown in the right conditions. Avoid damp and crowded conditions.

• The best time to plant Black-Eyed Susans in the garden is in the spring after all danger has passed or in the fall.
• If planting by seed, sow seeds indoors about 6-10 weeks before the last expected frost. Alternatively, sow them directly in the garden when the soil temperature has warmed to about 70°F (21°C).
• Sprinkle seeds and cover them with a thin layer of soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.
• As seedlings grow, thin to 6-12 in. apart (15-30 cm) for dwarf varieties and 18-30 in. apart (45-75 cm) for larger cultivars.
• Water regularly until your Black-Eyed Susan plants become established - then, they will be able to tolerate drought.
• Remove and discard spent flowers to encourage extended blooming and prevent unwanted seedlings next season.
• Leave some dried seed heads on the plants in the fall to attract hungry birds.
• Divide plants every three years or so to help plants and roots get good air circulation and enough nutrients.
• Black-Eyed Susan spreads by self-seeding (after the first year), making it a terrific choice for wildflower gardens.
• Black-Eyed Susan is easily propagated by seed.

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