Catananche caerulea

Also Known As

Blue Cupidone
Blue Succory
Cupid's Dart

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Catananche caerulea plant details

Catananche caerulea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Catananche caerulea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Catananche caerulea

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Papery lavender flowers with toothed petal edges bloom at the ends of wiry stems and grey green slender foliage. Listed in an 1828 seed catalog.

By: Select Seeds

A marvelous cut flower for either fresh or dried arrangements. “Cupid’s Dart” is an EASY to grow, drought tolerant, problem free perennial. 2” wide soft lavender blue flowers are produced freely in Summer atop silvery-green foliage. Ancient Greeks & Romans used the flowers as the main ingredient in love potions, hence the amorous common name “Cupid’s Dart”. To 2’ tall & 1’ wide.