Product Specifications

• Product name: Berlandiera lyrata, Chocolate flower #1 Container
• Native status: Native
• Height: 1-2 ft
• Width: 1-2 ft
• Can be maintained to desired size: No
• Light: Full sun
• Soil moisture: Average, dry to medium
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Erosion control: Yes
• Hardiness zone: 4 to 10
• Deer resistance: High
• Evergreen/Deciduous: Deciduous
• Groundcover: Yes
• Fragrant: Yes
• Fruit: No
• Attracts birds: Yes
• Attractive flowers: Yes
• Larval host plant: No
• Attracts pollinators: Yes
• Fall foliage: No

Berlandiera lyrata, aka the Chocolate Flower gets its name because the flowers smell like chocolate. This is an herbaceous perennial that is native to the Southwestern USA and Mexico that has daisy-like flowers which are yellow with maroon-brown centers. Non toxic- the flowers can be used as a seasoning.