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Chocolate Flower

Berlandiera Lyrata

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Overview

The Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera lyrata), aptly named for its chocolate-scented blooms, is a perennial that thrives in full sun. This North American native reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spans 18-24 inches wide, featuring yellow daisy-like flowers from spring through fall. Drought-resistant, it’s ideal for xeriscapes. The Chocolate Flower's mounded habit and silvery-green foliage offer visual and olfactory delight, attracting butterflies while being deer resistant.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 4–11Climate Arid
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — The Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera lyrata)
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — is a perennial that thrives in full sunChocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — aptly named for its chocolate-scented bloomsChocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — This North American native reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spans 18-24 inches wideChocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — commonly referred to as the Chocolate Flower or Lyreleaf GreeneyesChocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Drought-resistant, it‚Äôs ideal for xeriscapesChocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — featuring yellow daisy-like flowers from spring through fall+61

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Asteraceae
Climate
Arid

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Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — The Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera lyrata)
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — is a perennial that thrives in full sun
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — aptly named for its chocolate-scented blooms
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — This North American native reaches a height of 12-18 inches and spans 18-24 inches wide
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — commonly referred to as the Chocolate Flower or Lyreleaf Greeneyes
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Drought-resistant, it‚Äôs ideal for xeriscapes
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — featuring yellow daisy-like flowers from spring through fall
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — attracting butterflies while being deer resistant
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — The Chocolate Flower's mounded habit and silvery-green foliage offer visual and olfactory delight
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — This perennial is native to the south-central United States
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — the Chocolate Flower thrives in full sun exposure
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Its optimal placement is within well-drained soils that range from loam to sandy compositions
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — is a charming addition to any garden that offers both visual appeal and a delightful olfactory experience
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — which are typically around 2 inches in diameter
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — adding texture to the planting area.<br><br>For landscape design considerations
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — ovate leaves are about 2 to 6 inches long
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — deep-green leaves that form an attractive basal rosette
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — These flowers unfurl in the early morning hours and retain their fragrance throughout the day
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Peak blooming occurs from late spring through fall, providing a long season of sensory delight
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — The chocolate-like aroma is most pronounced in the early morning
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — yellow flowers in the garden
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — It's also well-suited for rock gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — perennial with yellow blooms
Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — the Chocolate Flower can serve as an excellent ground cover or edge planting

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