Chocolate Flower Seeds – Heirloom, Native

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Berlandiera lyrata

Family: Asteraceae

Native: N. Central U.S. to SW U.S.

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4-10

Plant Dimensions: 10″–20″ tall

Variety Information: 1½”–2″ composite flowers with yellow petals and a maroon center. Underside of petals striped with maroon.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 7–30 days

Seed Depth: Surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 16″

Thinning: When 1″ tall, thin to 1 every 16″