Catananche caerulea - Cupid's Dart

Cupid's Dart

Catananche caerulea

Also called Blue Cupidone/Blue Succory

  • 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

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Blue (light)

HEIGHT:
30-60 cm

SPREAD:
30-45 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


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

Additional Notes about Cupid's Dart:


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

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Medium
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
Summer
HABIT:
Upright
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
Gray