Chocolate is the only aromatherapy I need. ~Jasmine Heiler
I recently discovered a new plant for my garden, 'Berlandiera lyrata' (Chocolate Flower). I was intrigued by the claim that it smelled like chocolate, and because I love chocolate (who doesn't) I had to purchase this flower for my garden!
Mounded coarse gray-green foilage, the numerous, daisy-like blossoms are 2 in. across with yellow rays and a maroon center. A night bloomer, the flowers offer up their cocoa scent in the morning and drop their colorful petals each day as the temperature rises. Left behind is a set of green calyxes cupped around the center of the flower.
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, self-sows freely, and drought tolerant. This wildflower has been a great addition to my garden and my daughter loves to stick her nose in the blooms, she has been absolutely fascinated with this plant, and so have I.
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Lovely flower! Great title, you got my attention! lol Chocolate Cosmos is another lovely sweet smell too.
Perennial gardener-
ooooo I hadn't heard of chocolate cosmos, another I'll have to add to the garden :)
Ah, chocolate, I can't resist it either. A very unique plant, interesting even after the petals fall.
Marnie
Actually Karen, the flower without the yellow petals is just as pretty if not prettier. And smells of chocolate! A must have for all of us chocolate lovers.
i didnt know there was such a thing...
arlene,
East Bremerton florist
Thank you for bringing this flower to my attention. I think someone I know will be very happy to get it! It looks beautiful in all stages!
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