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Chocolate Flower Seed

Berlandiera lyrata

Item #1198

Perennial. Yes, Chocolate Flower does have a delicious chocolate fragrance, especially in the morning or late afternoon. In addition, this Southwest native is very hardy and drought tolerant; attracts butterflies and beneficial insects; and the seed heads are attractive in dried arrangements. For maximum impact and fragrance, plant in groups along a walkway or patio, to surprise and tantalize visitors! Also called chocolate daisy, greeneyes, lyre-leaf greeneyes and brooch flower.

(This variety comes in our universal packet with all standard information inside.)




Perennial

Full Sun

Blooms summer

10”-20” tall

Days to Emerge:
7-30 days

Seed Depth:
Press into surface

Seed Spacing:
A group of
4 seeds
every 16”

Thinning:
When 1” tall,
thin to 1
every 16”


When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.

When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.

Special germination instructions: Requires light to germinate. Press lightly into soil surface and keep moist.

Artist: Carolyn Crawford

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