Chocolate Daisy Seeds – Fragrant

Chocolate Daisy Seeds produce a unique and aromatic wildflower known for its delightful chocolate-like scent and bright yellow blooms with contrasting dark centers. Native to the southwestern United States, this drought-tolerant perennial is both eye-catching and low-maintenance, making it a perfect choice for pollinator gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes.

The Chocolate Daisy (also known as Berlandiera lyrata) blooms from spring through fall, releasing its rich fragrance especially during the early morning hours. Ideal for dry or rocky soils, it attracts bees and butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity of any garden.

Features:

• Type: Perennial wildflower

• Common Name (US): Chocolate Daisy

• Scientific Name: Berlandiera lyrata

• Flower Color: Yellow petals with maroon to brown centers

• Fragrance: Mild chocolate-like aroma

• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading clump

• Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Bloom Time: Spring to early fall

• Special Feature: Fragrant blooms that attract bees and butterflies

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring or early fall

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 4–9

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Mature Plant Height: 1–2 feet (30–60 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (4–6): May to September

  • Mid Zones (7–8): April to October

  • Southern Zones (9): March to November

• Maintenance: Low; remove spent blooms to encourage new flowering

• Uses: Rock gardens, wildflower meadows, xeriscaping, pollinator gardens, and fragrant borders