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Chocolate Daisy
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Chocolate Daisy

Berlandiera lyrata
Plant Berlandiera in large clusters and delight in the fragrant blossoms that crown its undulating, gray-green leaves on summer mornings. This wildflower boasts delicious chocolate-scented yellow daisies that make it a welcome addition to gardens and dry wildflower meadows. Native to Texas, Berlandiera was first discovered by botanist Jean-Louis Berlandier in the early 1800s.
SKU #S903
$3.50
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Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
27
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9,
10
Mature Size
1-2' h x 1-1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer
Color
Yellow with green centers edged in chocolate
Features
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Notable
Plant Select Award Winner
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow
Sprout Time:
30-90 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in sterile germinating mix in late winter. Keep at 60-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
The chocolate daisy is a charming plant with small yellow daisy blooms that emit a delightful chocolate scent. This species is particularly resilient, thriving in harsh, arid conditions and poor, gravelly soils, making it a unique addition to xeric gardens, dry slopes, and wildflower meadows. To promote healthy growth and encourage new flowers, it is recommended to shear the plant after its first flush of bloom. This native perennial is capable of blooming in its first year if started from early sowing indoors.
Final Spacing:
6-10"
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Drought tolerant once fully established; water during particularly dry spells.
Soil pH:
Prefers neutral to alkaline pH levels.
Fertilizer:
If soil is poor, mix in a couple of inches of compost prior to planting and each spring, taking care not to disturb newly sprouted plants.
Diseases & Pests:
No major problems. Avoid root rot by placing in a very well-drained location.
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