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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‚Äôs 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 4–11Type PerennialClimate Arid

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — is a charming addition to any garden that offers both visual appeal and a delightful olfactory experience, image 60

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Arid

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Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — The chocolate-like aroma is most pronounced in the early morning

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — attracting butterflies while being deer resistant; is a perennial that thrives in full sun, image 58

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — aptly named for its chocolate-scented blooms

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Drought-resistant, it‚Äôs ideal for xeriscapes; which are typically around 2 inches in diameter, image 56

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — The Chocolate Flower's mounded habit and silvery-green foliage offer visual and olfactory delight

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — ovate leaves are about 2 to 6 inches long

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — perennial with yellow blooms

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — The chocolate-like aroma is most pronounced in the early morning; peak blooming occurs from late spring through fall

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Drought-resistant, it‚Äôs ideal for xeriscapes; which are typically around 2 inches in diameter

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — the Chocolate Flower thrives in full sun exposure; drought-resistant, it‚Äôs ideal for xeriscapes

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — which are typically around 2 inches in diameter; adding texture to the planting area.<br><br>For landscape design

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — These flowers unfurl in the early morning hours and retain their fragrance throughout the day; aptly named, image 65

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Peak blooming occurs from late spring through fall, providing a long season of sensory delight

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Drought-resistant, it‚Äôs ideal for xeriscapes

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — adding texture to the planting area.<br><br>For landscape design considerations; the Chocolate Flower thrives in full

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — the Chocolate Flower can serve as an excellent ground cover or edge planting

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — Its optimal placement is within well-drained soils that range from loam to sandy compositions

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — deep-green leaves that form an attractive basal rosette

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — perennial for full or half; it's also well-suited for rock gardens, meadows, and naturalized areas

Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera Lyrata) — These flowers unfurl in the early morning hours and retain their fragrance throughout the day

Berlandiera Lyrata

Berlandiera Lyrata

Berlandiera Lyrata

Berlandiera Lyrata

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