Lyreleaf Greeneyes
Berlandiera lyrata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CO, KS, NM and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Chocolate-flower is a compact native perennial with bright yellow daisy-like blooms that smell like chocolate in the morning. It forms neat mounds and blooms reliably from late spring through fall with minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Lyreleaf Greeneyes is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Goes dormant in winter leaving bare ground
Wildlife value
The long blooming period provides nectar for bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles throughout the growing season.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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