Cupid's Dart, Catananche caerulea, blooming flowers in garden
Cupid's Dart, Catananche caerulea, close up of flower in bloom
Cupid's Dart, Catananche caerulea, purple flowers blooming in garden
Cupid's Dart, Catananche caerulea, prior to blooms opening
Cupid's Dart, Catananche caerulea, blooming flowers in garden
Cupid's Dart, Catananche caerulea, close up of flower in bloom
Cupid's Dart, Catananche caerulea, purple flowers blooming in garden
Cupid's Dart, Catananche caerulea, prior to blooms opening
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Cupid's Dart (Catanache)
Catananche caerulea
SKU: HC017881
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Overview
• Catananche caerulea (Cupid's Dart) is a perennial wildflower grown for its tall stems of charming lavender-blue flowers that attract butterflies in midsummer
• Flowers bloom on tall, wiry stems over low, grassy foliage making it a popular cottage garden variety that mixes easily into the perennial border. Great for cut flowers, too!
• Easy to grow, low maintenance and deer resistant, Catananche is a popular cottage garden species
key features
Botanical Name
Catananche caerulea
Advantages
Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Cut Flowers, Dried Flowers
Growing Zones
Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Low-Water
Mature Height
12-24" tall
Mature Spread
8-12" wide
Bloom Time
Mid summer to early fall
SKU
HC017881
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