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Berlandiera lyrata 'Chocolate Flower': Fragrant Chocolate-Scented Daisy

Berlandiera lyrata 'Chocolate Flower'

This remarkable perennial emits a distinct chocolate fragrance from its yellow, daisy-like flowers, especially in the morning. Native to the Southwest, it thrives in hot, dry conditions and blooms spring through fall. A unique sensory plant for xeriscapes.

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