Chocolate Flower plant profile
Berlandiera lyrata
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Chocolate Flower
A mounding southwestern perennial for full sun to partial shade in dry, rocky, well-drained soil; heavy wet soil leads to root rot. Propagate by seed (its long taproot makes division a poor choice), and deadhead or mow after the first bloom for continuous flowering.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 10bFind my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Berlandiera lyrata (Chocolate Daisy, Chocolate Flower, Lyreleaf Greeneyes)
NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.