Just bought a black eyed susan yesterday now it looks like it's dying.

Denise Gibbs

6 years ago

Is my plant in shock I just got it yesterday put it in the ground now looks like it's dying poor black eyed susan

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Jean
6 years ago
Don't know what your weather is like, but it's hot and dry here.

Most likely dry rootball,e specially if you didn't soak it before you put in the ground..

Perhaps a bit of temporary shade might also help.
kimmq
6 years ago
Where in the world are you?

What is the weather like?

Plants usually do not show signs of dying that quickly after being put in the ground unless they were on the verge of dying in the container.
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Denise Gibbs
Original Author
6 years ago
So if I dig it back up and soak the roots will it survive? Howell Michigan weather is nice might rain later
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
6 years ago
It is just experiencing some transplant shock.......very common for just about anything that gets planted in the middle of summer!! Don't dig it up - that will just compound the problem - but do provide plenty of water. And a little shade could help also. It will grow out of it in a few days to a week or so.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
6 years ago
its a perennial ... basically you bought a root mass for the future ...

this time of year ... its getting to be time.. to buy bargain plants.. and HOLD THEM OVER for fall planting ...

down here in adrian.. we just went thru 8 weeks of drought .. and 2 weeks of temps plus 90 .. and half the time.. temps at night did not drop for a water recovery period ...

water it deeply.. and dont worry about it ... an established plant should be near bulletproof ... but yours isnt right now ... and no matter how ugly it gets.. if properly watered.. it will be all set for next year ...

there is a perennial forum.. if you want to discuss such ...

yes.. shade it ... put a lawn chair over it.. to get it out of direct sun ... its supposed to be in the 90s in the next few days ...

ken
susanzone5 (NY)
6 years ago
Did you tease the outer roots apart a bit before planting? This helps them grow new roots. I agree it's planting shock.
Jean
6 years ago
"Planting shock" = runs out of water because rootball dries rapidly and roots haven't yet extended into moist soil.
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
6 years ago
how about a follow up ... ken

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