This native perennial forms a rosette of medium green, fiddle-shaped leaves. In the summer and fall, yellow daisy flowers with maroon centers are borne on slender stems above the foliage. These flowers are famous for their chocolate fragrance, which is most prominent in the early mornings. It performs well in full sun or part shade. It tends to look scraggly, and may be sheared periodically to initiate fresh growth.
Berlandiera lyrata (Chocolate Flower)
Berlandiera lyrata
Chocolate Daisy, Chocolate Flower, Lyreleaf Greeneyes, Green-eyed Lyre Leaf
This native perennial forms a rosette of medium green, fiddle-shaped leaves. In the summer and fall, yellow daisy flowers with maroon centers are borne on slender stems above the foliage. These flowers are famous for their chocolate fragrance, which is most prominent in the early mornings. It performs well in full sun or part shade. It tends to look scraggly, and may be sheared periodically to initiate fresh growth.
| Plant Type | Native, Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Spacing | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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