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| Plant Number: 1.120.050 | USDA Zone: 4 - 9 |
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 | Catananche caerulea |
| Common name : Cupid's Dart |
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| A favourite of flower arrangers, the papery, bright blue dandelion-shaped blossoms are excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Plants form a low clump of narrow grey-green leaves, the flowers appearing on upright stems in summer. Remove faded blooms to encourage more buds to form. Short-lived, but will often self sow. Choose a bright, sunny site with better than average drainage. Drought tolerant, once established. In the ancient language of flowers, Cupid's Dart symbolizes love.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Light Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Grey Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Drought Tolerant
Flower Head Size
Small
Height
45-70 cm
18-27 inches
Spread
25-30 cm
10-12 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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Mingled with some grey foliage to give them rather better furnishing — Artemisia stelleriana, for instance — they give a long-lasting summer picture.; Graham Stuart Thomas, Perennial Garden Plants |
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