#1 Maintenance-Free #Perennial in #MidAtlantic is …

ANSWER? Black-Eyed Susans! Black Eyed Susans are very easy to grow. They like full sun, 6 or more hours per day. They don’t need to be pruned or fertilized. In the Spring, just remove dead foliage/leaves. Due to their bright yellow leaves and dark brown seedheads, they are very showy plants. They attract attention! They also attract butterflies! Birds like their seedheads, so you will see our feathered friends nibbling off of the seedheads.

For beginner gardeners, the key to growing Black-Eyed Susans is full sun! For our Top 5 Maintenance Free Perennials, click here. Check with your local Home Depot, Lowe’s or online Burpee Gardening for their selection of maintenance-free perennials! For more low-maintenance plants, watch our Low Maintenance Gardening Playlist! To learn how to plant, fertilize and prune your way to a gorgeous garden, subscribe to our YouTube channel!