Quick answer: Chocolate flower (Berlandiera lyrata) is native to 6 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Well-drained, rocky |
| Bloom | Bloom Apr-Oct |
| Height | 1-2 ft |
| Wildlife value | Bees, finches eat seeds |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (24 Oct 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 24 Oct 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Chocolate flower
Where is Chocolate flower native?
Chocolate flower (Berlandiera lyrata) is native to Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Chocolate flower bloom?
Chocolate flower blooms Apr-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Chocolate flower need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Well-drained, rocky. Mature height: 1-2 ft.
Is Chocolate flower good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees, finches eat seeds.
Is Chocolate flower deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Chocolate flower is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Chocolate flower seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 24 Oct 2026. Look for the scientific name Berlandiera lyrata on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Chocolate flower.
- Blackfoot daisy Melampodium leucanthum
- Rocky Mountain zinnia Zinnia grandiflora
- Woolly paperflower Psilostrophe tagetina
- Desert marigold Baileya multiradiata
- Rocky Mountain penstemon Penstemon strictus
- Lewis flax (blue flax) Linum lewisii
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