Chocolate Flower Seed Packet
SKU: AM012928
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Overview
This perennial beauty is native to the Southwest US and is extremely easy to grow, tolerating dry soil and drought. The gorgeous yellow flowers get their name from exuding a strong, rich chocolate scent in the morning. Chocolate Flower prefers as much sun as possible and well-draining soil. (Berlandiera lyrata)
key features
Botanical Name
Berlandiera lyrata
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Mass Plantings, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
12-24" tall
Seed Coverage
covers 5-10 square feet
Bloom Time
Early to late summer
SKU
AM012928
Description
This perennial flower is drought-tolerant and will re-seed each year. The bright, yellow flowers produce a spectacular show for the eyes and their chocolate smell is a treat for the nose! This flower is also known as the Chocolate Scented Daisy.
