Chocolate Flower
Chocolate flower is a native perenial flower of the southwestern US that blooms all summer. It gets its name from producing an extremely aromatic milk chocolate fragrance in the morning.
Rosettes of soft grey-green leaves bear yellow daisy-like flowers with dark eyes. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon.
Chocolate flower is a hardy perennial in the Colorado Springs area, though rather short-lived. If conditions are right, it will germinate from seed freely.
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Chocolate Flower
Chocolate flower is a native perenial flower of the southwestern US that blooms all summer. It gets its name from producing an extremely aromatic milk chocolate fragrance in the morning.
Rosettes of soft grey-green leaves bear yellow daisy-like flowers with dark eyes. The flowers open in the morning and close in the afternoon.
Chocolate flower is a hardy perennial in the Colorado Springs area, though rather short-lived. If conditions are right, it will germinate from seed freely.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Berlandiera lyrata
Pronunciation
ber-lan-dee-AIR-uh ly-RAY-tuh
Mature Height
1 to 2 ft.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
Water Usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow with dark centers
Bloom time
early summer to early fall
Colorado Native
Yes
Natural Habitat
southwestern United States
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-10
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,000 ft.
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