Chocolate Daisy
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Berlandiera lyrata
Chocolate Daisy, Chocolate Flower, Lyreleaf Greeneyes, Green-eyed Lyre Leaf
A small plant with a light and airy appearance, the Chocolate Scented Daisy (also known as Chocolate Flower) is a beautiful informal border plant. It is most impressive and fragrant when planted in groups.
Even though it is native to the Southwest, the Chocolate Scented Daisy can adapt to various conditions. This night-blooming flower offers its rich cocoa scent in the morning. The petals close or fall as the temperature rises and the fragrance diminishes.
What remains are green bracts that enclose the flower's center. This gives the appearance of a daisy with a green eye, which is why the Berlandiera plant is also known as Green Eyes. Texas and Florida have slightly different species of Berlandiera, known as Texas and Florida Green Eyes, respectively.
As the bracts dry, they spread outwards, creating a hollow space that holds the large, milk chocolate-colored seeds, which will ripen. If left undisturbed, these seeds will sprout readily the following spring.
Harvesting the brown heads before the seeds detach from the center (notice the cream-colored attachment points around the middle) can add a charming touch to autumn floral arrangements.
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Height: 12" -15"
Spread: 18" -24"
Bloom: May-October, sometimes year-round in warm weather
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas & Southwestern United States, Mexico
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
