[header] How to grow black eyed susan flowers [title] Pick a spot that gets a lot of sunlight. [step] Black eyed susan plants thrive in full sun but will also grow in partial or bright shade. They are not very particular about soil type or ph though, which makes them easy to grow just about anywhere, even if they have to deal with some shade. 
[title] Plant your susans in well-draining, rich soil. [step] While they don't necessarily care about the ph of their soil, they do prefer organically rich soil that drains quickly.