Berlandiera lyrata (Chocolate Daisy)

Berlandiera lyrata (Chocolate Daisy)Also known as Lyreleaf Greeneyes and Greeneyes. Chocolate Daisy is native to rocky hills, grasslands, and open spaces. The petal like ray flowers are yellow on top and grayish green below. The brown disc flowers in the center have a pleasant chocolate scent. The white, cottony fluff of the mature seed heads is quite attractive. Chocolate Daisy is a compact and neat plant. It is drought and heat tolerant. It does best in well draining, rocky or sandy

5-2 ft Mature width 0

tightly closed hole or “eye” which prevents fruit rot from bugs and moisture entering the fruit

dry or moist sites

evergreen shrub that can reach 20 ft

Once pollinated

It works well in perennial gardens when allowed to trail around plants with contrasting shapes and textures

Native bee friendly

It provides a striking vertical element in the garden and its seed heads work well in dried flower arrangements

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun Bloom color Purple Bloom time Triggered by rain Mature height 5-8 ft Mature spread 4-7 ft Evergreen Semi evergreen Attracts Butterflies

It does best in naturalized gardens where it can spread and be used as ground cover or living mulch

Also known as Blue Morning Glory

Elderberry can be pruned heavily