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Catananche caerulea

Cupid's Dart (Blue Cupidone/Blue Succory)

Dainty, cornflower-like blooms rise above the low clump of grass-like, gray-green leaves.

  • »  Unique buds open to light blue cornflower-like flowers with dark centres
  • »  Flowers appear on tall, thin stems
  • »  Foliage is made up of linear, gray-green, grass-like leaves
  • »  Good for cutting, fresh or dried
  • »  Bloom Time: Midsummer to fall
  • »  Flower Height: 60 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 30 cm

9cm Potted
$12.25
1 Litre
$17.33
Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average to Dry Soils
Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
Medium
Flowering Time
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Gray
Green
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Catananche caerulea

In Greek and Roman times, Catananche was used to make love potions, hence the name "Cupid's Dart".

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Catananche caerulea

Grows best in an average to dry, well-drained soil, in full sun. Catananche is a short-lived perennial, but often self-sows.