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Asteraceae
Cupid's Dart
Catananche caerulea
Love and enchantment.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Catananche
- Native to
- Southern Europe, Mediterranean
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 40-60 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, poor to average
- Water
- Low
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- Short-lived perennial
Did you know
- Ancient Greeks used cupid's dart in love potions, giving it the name from 'katanangke' meaning strong incentive.
- The papery bracts surrounding the flowers give them a straw-like texture excellent for dried arrangements.
- Cupid's dart is one of the few truly blue-flowered plants available for dry garden conditions.
- The flowers close on cloudy days and reopen when the sun returns.
- Although perennial, individual plants tend to be short-lived and should be replaced every two to three years.
Color meanings
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Love potions
1
Enchantment
2
Sweet deception