VerdantApt said:
I'd like some black eyed susans, if they 1) attract beneficial and 2) aren't aggressive spreaders/self-seeders. I've never grown these either. Happygardener23, are yours spreading through self-seeding or another method?
They are self-seeding. I am sure that if you were diligent about deadheading the sent blooms they wouldn't reseed nearly so much, but I didn't spend much time on that last year. My front garden didn't have all that much in it beside the Black-eyed susans last year so I let them hang out and I'll curtail their spread as I continue to add more variety this year. I'm happy to pot some up for you if you wish.
Plantfan, I have some BES earmarked for you. I just got some red monarda (bee balm) in the swap last year so I don't know if it is established enough to divide, but if I can, I will do my best to bring you some if someone else doesn't offer first.
