IF YOU ENJOY THE SCENT OF COCOA IN THE MORNING, why not winter-sow seeds of Berlandiera lyrata — the fascinating “Chocolate Flower”? I did just that last January. The plants bloomed for me their very first summer. What a cheerful sight they made in the Serpentine Garden here, the vibrant-yellow daisies with red-striped undersides and cocoa-colored stamens born in continuous, July-to-frost profusion.
Want to hear more praise for this scented wonder that tolerates poor, dry soil? I think you’ll enjoy this post.
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Chocolate? I'm in!
Brenda
Gotta check that out, chocolate is one of my favorite flavors and scents.
I've said it before and I'll say it again…I need to try this plant!
Nola@the Alamo – Welcome to A Garden for the House! I hope you'll plant this great beauty.
Brenda, Katreader – Just think: all of the chocolate…none of the calories.