How to Grow and Care for Chocolate flower

Chocolate flower, also known as Lyre-Leaf, Lyreleaf greeneyes

Chocolate flower is known for being low-maintenance with a love for full sun and well-drained soil. It thrives in drought conditions, so overwatering should be avoided, emphasizing the need for moderation. Blooming in the warmer months, chocolate flower emits a chocolate scent, with deadheading spent flowers being a key to promote further blooming.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Chocolate flower

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	4-10

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Chocolate flower is a herbaceous perennial with a mounding growth habit reaching up to 2 feet (60 cm) in height. This plant is renowned for its aromatic blossoms which exhibit a unique chocolate fragrance, especially noticeable in the morning. The flowers are yellow with a prominent green central disc which persists even after the petals drop, a trait that also informally names the plant. The foliage of chocolate flower is typically tough and lanceolate, contributing to its resilience and capacity to thrive in diverse conditions.