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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

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Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
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.