NATIVE PLANT OF THE WEEK⁠ Chocolate Flower (Berlandiera lyrata, Zones 5–9)⁠ ⁠ Yes, it really smells like chocolate. This sun-loving, Southwest-native perennial pumps out yellow daisy-like blooms with a cocoa scent so rich it’s like walking through a candy aisle at sunrise.⁠ ⁠ 🌼 Blooms open at night and shine in the morning—perfect for early risers and pollinators.⁠ 🌱 Grows to 2 feet tall, thrives in lean, dry soils, and asks very little in return.⁠ 🦋 A magnet for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds—and curious garden visitors.⁠ ⁠ These tap-rooted plants are easy to grow from seed.⁠ ⁠ Pro tip: Line a path or rock garden with it to catch a whiff as you pass. Let it go to seed for bonus bird food.⁠ ⁠ Ever grown it? Drop a 🌼 if it’s in your garden—or tag a friend who needs to smell this plant to believe it.⁠ ⁠ #nativeplantsoftheweek #chocolateflower #berlandieralyrata #pollinatorplants #droughttolerantplants #gardeningwithnatives #wildflowergarden #ahsgardening #plantnerdsunite #smellslike...