Chocolate Daisy
(Berlandiera lyrata)
Chocolate Daisy (Berlandiera lyrata)
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Photo by: Michelle W. | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Michelle W. | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-10-11T14:37:05-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Berlandiera lyrata, commonly known as Chocolate Daisy, is a perennial herb that is deciduous in colder climates and evergreen to semi-deciduous in milder regions. It is native to open grasslands and prairies in the Southwestern USA and Mexico, where it thrives in dry, shallow, and rocky soils, including sandy loams and limestone-based substrates. Typically, Chocolate Daisy reaches a height of 1–2 feet (30–60 cm) and is known for its distinctive chocolate scent and edible stamens that taste of chocolate. The flower heads are about 1.0 inch (2.54 cm) in diameter with bright yellow ray florets surrounding a green disc. The flowers are particularly showy due to their unique fragrance and bloom at night from spring until frost in areas that experience freezing temperatures. In frost-free areas, it can bloom year-round, closing or dropping its flowers by mid-morning.
Chocolate Daisy is valued for its drought tolerance and the unique chocolate aroma of its flowers, which is most pronounced in the morning. It is an excellent choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and naturalized areas, and can be used as a ground cover or border plant. It is also suitable for urban planting due to its adaptability. The plant prefers full sun exposure and requires minimal water once established, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. While it is drought-tolerant, it is susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet soils. Chocolate Daisy can be propagated by seeds, which can be collected and sown outdoors from spring to fall. It can also tolerate mowing, making it versatile for use in frequently mowed areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Chocolate Daisy is valued for its drought tolerance and the unique chocolate aroma of its flowers, which is most pronounced in the morning. It is an excellent choice for xeriscaping, rock gardens, and naturalized areas, and can be used as a ground cover or border plant. It is also suitable for urban planting due to its adaptability. The plant prefers full sun exposure and requires minimal water once established, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. While it is drought-tolerant, it is susceptible to root rot in heavy, wet soils. Chocolate Daisy can be propagated by seeds, which can be collected and sown outdoors from spring to fall. It can also tolerate mowing, making it versatile for use in frequently mowed areas.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Street Planting
Natural Habitat
Native to open grasslands and prairies in the Southwestern USA and Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Lyreleaf Greeneyes, Chocolate Flower
Scientific Names: , Berlandiera lyrata, Berlandiera incisa,
GBIF Accepted Name: Berlandiera lyrata Benth.