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How to Plant Vine Mix Black Eyed Susans 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 & 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 70oF - which is between March & 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 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 & compress them down, leaving the seeds uncovered. HOW TO CARE FOR BLACK EYED SUSANS Be sure to remove faded & dying flowers to extend the blooming period. If Black Eyed Susans are deadheaded, a second bloom may appear in the fall. Black Eyed Susan Vine Heirloom Seed 15
