Black-Eyed Susan

Question: What can stop my cone flower and black eyed susan wilting? Hi i just need a bit of advice regarding some plants i have recently bought. The plants in question are black eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta i think) and Echinacea purpurea. They are planted in good soil that is well drained and they get full sun. The problem i'm having is that during the day they tend to wilt and the leaves curl, almost as if they don't have enough water, the cone flowers are particularly bad. They get watered regularly and i've read that this might be the problem, are they getting too much water or is it something else? thanks for any help you can give me.

Answer: Cone Flower and Black Eyed Susan's are very drought tolerant, once established. You will find that Black Eyed Susan's will look wilted in full sun at the end of the day in summer even when fully established. That is just the nature of Black Eyed Susan. Until they are established you will need to supplement their watering. Just don't over do it. Let the soil dry a little between watering. Use your finger to check the soil moisture. When the top 2-3" of your soil is dry, but he soil below that is moist, you should water. Deep and infrequent watering is always the best and encourages deep roots. If you water every day you risk root rot, a condition that can cause leaf wilting and ultimately death. Frequent, shallow watering will encourage shallow roots. Monitor the soil moisture levels and you should be OK. Remember that these are native prairie plants that have adapted to hot, dry summers.

Question: How many people were at Pimlico on Black-eyed Susan day 2008? Also, is the infield open on Black-eyed Susan day?

Answer: was it there? Shot I got lost that day

Question: What is a good description of a Black-eyed Susan? I need to give an overall discription of a Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia Hirta), the wildflower, to a second grade class that I volunteer with. I have no knowledge of this flower, and need to provide a good overall description for the class. If anybody has any hints, info, or ideas of what you might say, please give it a shot. Thank you all in advance! (Note: I chose "best answer" after two days)

Answer: Okay, I'm trying to use my best "I'm talking to second grader words." lol They have yellow flowers that look like big daisies. They like to be in the sun and butterflies love them too. They grow year after year if you take care of them with a little bit of water-they don't need much water which is great for conserving water. You can cut the flowers and make a nice bouquet out of them. It makes flowers from summer through fall. They look nice in the garden but you can also grow them in pots too. When the weather starts to get colder in the fall, the green leaves start to turn red just like some of the trees do. Best of luck!

Question: Black Eyed Susan? Annual or Perenneal?

Answer: it can be both

Question: Will a black eyed susan vine grow decently in part shade? I wanted to plant black eyed susan vines (thumbergina) in a large container with an obelisk to put on the patio, but my patio is in the shade for part of the day. Anyone have any ideas if they will do alright under those conditions? I'm in Detroit (Zone 6b) if that influences whatcha think

Answer: I had Black-eyed Susan in Fairfield, CA, and it grew best in part shade. It only got morning sun for about 2 or 3 hours and the rest of the day was in the shade. It was so prolific that I had to keep cutting it back because it grew over all the other plants in its vicinity. The thumbergia I had planted in full sun didn't grow half as fast-nor did it look as good. Go for it, it'll be beautiful. Addendum: The sun in the summer is anywhere from 75 -100 degrees.

Question: Is there a variety of daisy or black eyed Susan that grows every year? I would love to not have to replant a flower garden every year. Daisies and black eyed susans are my favorite. What variety is an annual?

Answer: most daisies are annuals, but asters are perennials and they look like daisies black eyed susans are perennials, as are purple coneflowers

Question: Is it too late in the season to plant Black-eyed susan seeds?? I live in South Michigan and came across some seeds for black eyed susans...is it too late in the season to plant these? Someone that got them from their garden gave them to me earlier this spring and I'd forgotten about them.

Answer: It is O.K. to sow Black Eyed Susan seed outdoors in early spring through mid summer. Black Eyed Susan seed germinates in 7 to 21 days depending on soil, I hope it helps.

Question: What is appropriate attire to wear to the Black Eyed Susan (horse race)? I am attending this race for the first time. I understand that all triple crown races are formal attire but I am unsure of the Black Eyed Susan PLEASE HELP!!!

Answer: It is not true that all Triple Crown races are Formal Attire. It depends on your personal situation. If you and your friends are going to sit or stand in the infield then you are not required to be formally attired. If you are attached to one of the horses in any way than you may want to be dressed Formally. I have attached a pic of the Preakness Celebration. Most people are not dressed up. I am going to both the Preakness and the Black Eyed Susan and I will be dressed Business Casual.

Question: Black Eyed Susan. How do they propragonate? I am Tri-lingual. I hope I spelled propragonate right? I am just spelling it the way it sounds in my ears. Nevertheless, I picked up the button's with the leaves from Black Eyed Susan tonight. How can I make them grow in my own garden? Do they multiply by them selves? Could I still plant them even so it's mid August?

Answer: See if you can dig up a little section from someone who has some. (About the size of a dinner plate) THEN, plant them and BABY them for about two weeks watering them every day if needed. After they are established, the patch should expand every year. Black-eyed Susan's can be grown from seed but it is really hard and they take forever. Just beg some off a neighbor. =-) You can plant them now.

Question: What is Black eyed susan drink? Hello! What is Black eyed susan drink? Alcoholic drink? Where can I buy? Or do? I FOUND intetesting video about Black eyed susan drink here: http://trunc.it/3xy7u Enjoy! HQ video.

Answer: Mint juleps for the Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Breeze for the Belmont, Black-eyed Susans for the Preakness. Black-eyed Susan 3/4 oz vodka 1 1/4 oz bourbon 3 oz sweet and sour mix 2 oz orange juice pour into an ice filled glass in order, stir and garnish with orange slice and a cherry

Question: How to get rid of black eyed susan spots disease? The leaves have black spots.

Answer: I use a mixture of ivory dishsoap, borax & water to spray on my roses every 10 days or so, so they won't get black spots

Question: What flower resembles a black eyed susan? my wedding is may 8th and i would like to have black eyed susans because they are my favorite, however they will not be in season. a friend had mentioned to me that there was one that looked like them that would be in season, but i cannot remember what that is. please let me know asap! thanks! here's a link to see the flower i'm talking about. http://www.daytonnursery.com/images/Wall…

Answer: The closest thing I can think of is a Gerbera, they come in pretty much any colour you can think of, you can get yellow ones with black centres which look similar to the black eyed susan.

Question: What is wrong with my Black eyed susan plant? The leaves have black blotches on them.It gets alot of sun,and I do not water them too much.What is wrong,and how do I fix it?

Answer: Septoria and angular leaf spot diseases can cause the symptoms you described. Remove infested foliage in the fall to reduce the source of disease the next season. Disinfect tools with a 10% bleach and water solution or 75% alcohol. Reduce problems with Septoria leaf spot, a fungal disease, by properly spacing the plants. Thin out seedlings and avoid overhead watering. Plants with a history of this disease can be treated with a copper-containing fungicide starting in mid June as a preventative treatment. There is not much else that you can do once they show the signs of infection.

Question: black eyed susan spacing? I started a xeriscape with seeds this spring; now that my black eyed susans have germinated (rudbeckia hirta) they are very close together (1 inch). I hate to pull any unless it's necessary. Can I just leave them alone? Will they bloom this year? I'm in zone 5.

Answer: 1" apart is an extremely tight spacing for Black Eyed Susan. This is going to affect the size and quality of your Black Eyed Susan's (BES). In fact there are a couple of serious diseases (Septoria & angular leaf spot) that are infecting stands of BES. One of the cultural recommendations to minimize the risk of these diseases is to insure that you space BES appropriately (18-24") as this increases the air flow & reduces humidity around the plants. A 1" spacing will put your stand of BES at risk of these serious infectious diseases. It would be wise to thin them out.

Question: Winter care for a potted Black Eyed Susan? I have a beautiful potted Black Eyed Susan that has unusually large flowers. I just love it but I live in Wisconsin so the winters are very cold. I want to have this plant again next summer. Should I bring it in the house or does it need the cold outside for a spell? Any care advice to help this plant continue to survive and thrive is welcome. :-)

Answer: Please bring your potted plants inside. Your area can get downright cold. And yes permant damage can be done to roots and containers. I you get heavy freezes. The heave and hoe effect will take place on your container grown plants. When you do bring them in, remember water requirements are different during the winter months. Less watering is needed, don't let them get soggy by standing in water either. You don't want to drown them either. Your black eyed susan, needs to sleep now to gather strength for its next growing season. A dark area is fine, just don't forget it and let it dry out. Keep it in a cool area, to keep growth down to nill. Then when you get to the time when no frost. Bring it out to more light. When you notice greenry again, More light, and even take outside to indirect lighting. Bring in at night. Till evening temps have gone up into the 70's .

Question: How long generally does Black eyed Susan bloom for and would it go well mixed with Colombine? zone 6b is my region, for anyone who is knowledgebable specifically for my area. Thanks for your answers! also when usually does it bloom?

Answer: The columbine blooms first and the black eyed susan's bloom later but I am not sure if they would do well in the same bed. Black eyed susans can be very aggressive and might crowd out the columbine. I grow my columbine with hosta, astillbe, foam flowers, and clematis in partial shade in zone 5. I have my black eyed susans with coneflower, asiatic lilly, daisy, day lilly, monarda, liatris, and other aggressive growers. Good luck!

Question: How quickly does Black eyed susan spread and how long and when generally do they bloom? The specific cultivar is called : "Rudbeckia" Thanks for your answers!

Answer: June to sept is flowering time.if it's grown from seed it will reach full height in late july about 4ft 120cm. Next year grow in biggish pot from seed indoors,seeding in late february,bring out in early may and it will be full height in early june and flower in early june.(it flowers less whilst growing)

Question: Looking for a delicious black eyed susan cupcake recipe? I have never made them, but I want to. Also, if anyone has a gingerbread cookie or cake recipe, I would be super grateful. Thanks :) Awesome. Thank you Girl!!! xx

Answer: Ingredients1/2 cup shortening 3/4. cup granulated sugar 1 egg 3/4 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups quick-cooking oats 3/4 cup chopped coconut 1 cup cooked, chopped prunes 1/4 cup granulated sugar How to make Black-Eyed SusansCream shortening until light. Add sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Sift together flour and salt. Add oats and stir into creamed mixture. Blend well. Chill dough thoroughly. Shape dough into small balls and roll each ball in coconut. Place on a greased baking sheet and make a dent in the top of each with the handle of a knife. Bake in a slow oven (300° F) 25 to 30 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool. Combine prunes and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick. Cool. Place a spoonful of prune mixture in hollow of each cookie. ---- Gingerbread Cookies II Ingredients 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup shortening, melted and cooled slightly 1 cup molasses 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions 1.Sift together the flour, baking powder, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon; set aside. 2.In a medium bowl, mix together the shortening, molasses, brown sugar, water, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually stir in the dry ingredients, until they are completely absorbed. Divide dough into 3 pieces, pat down to 1 1/2 inch thickness, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. 3.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. 4.Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. When the cookies are done, they will look dry, but still be soft to the touch. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. When cool, the cookies can be frosted with the icing of your choice. --- Enjoy :DDD

Question: I have black eyed susan climbers and I start to get flowers and then it looks like something is eating them.? I have sprayed fungicide on them but I am still losing the flowers.

Answer: Fungicide is used to stop plant disease, not insects. I would suggest that you use an insecticide instead. Without knowing what's eating your flowers, I would recommend that you buy a broad-band spray and apply it per the directions on the label. That should stop anything from eating your plants.

Question: what is a little red bug that looks similar to a lightning bug(smaller) on my black eyed susan leaves? these bugs are thick in the driveway. they do not fly.

Answer: if they have a Y shape on there backthey are box elders we have a problem with them too.