Berlaniera lyrata (Chocolate Flower)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusBerlaniera
Specieslyrata
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginSouthern North America across the United States of America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 10
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height30 - 60 cm
Spread60 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September, October

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeCan be used as an accent plant in a perennial garden or a wildflower meadow.
PropagationFrom seed.
CultivationEasily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates some light shade.
Notable SpecimensDesert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
HabitatWell-drained plains and mesas.

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