Chocolate Flower, Chocolate Daisy
Family: Asteraceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 10-13 USDA: 8-10 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 10°F (-12°C) Heat Tolerance: Needs some afternoon shade in the low deserts Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Southwestern USA, Texas, northwestern Mexico, at 4000 to 5000 feet elevation (1200-1500 m) Growth Habits: Perennial, 5 to 20 inches tall (12.5cm to 50 cm), up to 2 feet spread (60 cm); medium green leaves Watering Needs: Moderate water in summer, do not overwater. Little water in winter Propagation: Seeds, tip cuttings, division |
Blooming Habits:
The yellow and maroon daisy-like flowers come in late summer and have a faint smell of chocolate. They close in the afternoon. Deadhead to extend the blooming season.
References:
Botanica : The Illustrated A-Z of over 10,000 Garden Plants
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