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.

 

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
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Botanic Name

Berlandiera lyrata

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Pronunciation

ber-lan-dee-AIR-uh ly-RAY-tuh

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Mature Height

1 to 2 ft.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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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.

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Flower Color

yellow with dark centers

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Bloom time

early summer to early fall

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Colorado Native

Yes

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Natural Habitat

southwestern United States

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-10

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,000 ft.

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