Soft Greeneyes Seeds (Berlandiera betonicifolia) - 15 Seeds - Chocolate Daisy with Fragrant Blooms

Soft Greeneyes (Berlandiera betonicifolia) is a charming native perennial known for its cheerful, daisy-like flowers and delightful chocolate fragrance. The bright yellow petals surround a greenish center, creating a soft, inviting look that attracts butterflies and other pollinators to the garden. This versatile plant works beautifully in wildflower meadows, pollinator gardens, and sunny borders, adding both color and a unique sensory element.

Easy to grow from seed, Soft Greeneyes is a low-maintenance choice for gardeners seeking a resilient, drought-tolerant plant. Its fragrant blooms appear from late spring through summer, providing long-lasting interest and supporting local ecosystems.

Plant Features

• Fragrant yellow flowers with a chocolate scent
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Native perennial, well-suited to wildflower and meadow plantings
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Long bloom season from late spring to summer

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Berlandiera betonicifolia
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9
• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer
• Mature Height: 1-3 feet
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Soft Greeneyes seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface, as they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until germination occurs, which typically takes 14-30 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C). Once seedlings have developed a few true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.

Soft Greeneyes thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system; thereafter, it is quite drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and to prevent unwanted self-seeding. This low-maintenance perennial returns year after year and requires little care beyond occasional watering and division every few years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

15 Soft Greeneyes seeds (Berlandiera betonicifolia).