Chocolate-Like Fragrance
Produces a distinctive chocolate-like scent, particularly noticeable during the morning hours.
Fragrant Chocolate Daisy Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Fragrant Chocolate Daisy Seeds
Fragrant Chocolate Daisy (Berlandiera lyrata), also known as chocolate flower, is a perennial wildflower famous for its yellow daisy-like blooms and distinctive chocolate-like fragrance. The flowers are especially fragrant in the morning and can attract bees and butterflies. This drought-tolerant plant grows well in sunny gardens with well-drained soil.
Chocolate Flower
Yellow Daisy Blooms
Fragrant Flowers
Drought Tolerant
Key Features
Bright Yellow Flowers
Features yellow daisy-like petals surrounding a dark central disc for attractive garden color.
Drought Tolerant
Established plants tolerate dry conditions and grow well in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Pollinator Friendly
Its flowers provide a source of attraction for bees and other beneficial garden insects.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Berlandiera lyrata
Commonly called chocolate flower
Yellow daisy-like blooms
Distinctive chocolate-like fragrance
Perennial flowering wildflower
Suitable for sunny gardens
Tolerates dry conditions once established
Attracts bees and other pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Berlandiera lyrata |
| Common Name | Chocolate Flower; Chocolate Daisy; Lyreleaf Greeneyes |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Perennial Wildflower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous Perennial |
| Flower Color | Yellow petals with a dark central disc |
| Fragrance | Chocolate-like scent, especially in the morning |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching flowering plant |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 4–9, depending on local conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring after frost or fall in suitable climates |
| Germination Time | Approximately 1–3 weeks under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy, rocky, or loamy soil |
| Watering | Moderate during establishment; lower water needs once established |
| Blooming Season | Late spring through summer, sometimes continuing into autumn |
| Mature Height | Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on growing conditions |
| Uses | Wildflower Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Borders, and Naturalized Areas |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose a Sunny Location
Select a garden location that receives full sunlight for most of the day. Good sunlight supports healthy growth and flower production.
Select a garden location that receives full sunlight for most of the day. Good sunlight supports healthy growth and flower production.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Use well-drained soil and remove weeds before planting. Avoid locations where water collects after rainfall.
Use well-drained soil and remove weeds before planting. Avoid locations where water collects after rainfall.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Cover lightly if recommended and gently water the soil to maintain consistent moisture during germination.
Sow seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Cover lightly if recommended and gently water the soil to maintain consistent moisture during germination.
Step 4: Maintain Seedling Moisture
Keep the growing medium lightly moist while the seeds germinate. Avoid excessive watering, which can cause poor seedling growth.
Keep the growing medium lightly moist while the seeds germinate. Avoid excessive watering, which can cause poor seedling growth.
Step 5: Care for Established Plants
Water young plants as needed until established. Once mature, the plants tolerate dry conditions. Remove weeds and faded flowers when necessary.
Water young plants as needed until established. Once mature, the plants tolerate dry conditions. Remove weeds and faded flowers when necessary.
Bring Chocolate Fragrance to Your Garden
Grow Fragrant Chocolate Daisy for its cheerful yellow blooms and unusual chocolate-like scent. This perennial wildflower is a distinctive choice for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes with well-drained soil.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover what makes Chocolate Daisy unique, when its flowers are most fragrant, and how to grow it from seeds.
Why does Chocolate Daisy smell like chocolate?
Chocolate Daisy (Berlandiera lyrata) produces flowers with a natural chocolate-like fragrance that is often strongest in the morning. The scent comes from naturally occurring aromatic compounds in the flowers. Fragrance intensity can vary with weather, temperature, and individual plants.
When is the best time to smell Chocolate Daisy flowers?
Chocolate Daisy flowers are often most fragrant during the morning, making early hours a good time to enjoy their distinctive scent. Plant them in a sunny location with well-drained soil for healthy growth and flowering. Fragrance may vary depending on local weather conditions.
Can Chocolate Daisy grow in dry or drought-prone gardens?
Yes, Chocolate Daisy is adapted to relatively dry conditions and can be suitable for water-wise gardens. Water regularly while young plants establish their roots, then reduce watering as appropriate. Full sun and well-drained soil help support healthy growth and improve drought tolerance.