The bright blue, cornflower-like blooms of cupid's dart, Catananche caerulea, appear continuously from early to late summer, peaking in midsummer. Each papery blue petal has a fine silvery stripe through the centre. Plants are narrow and upright with sparse foliage; single specimens do not make much of a show so plant three or five in a group to make a better display.
Grow Catananche caerulea in full sun in well-drained soil, such as a mixed herbaceous border or gravel garden. Pair with with grey or silver-leafed plants such as artemisia and Stachys byzantina, which enjoy similar growing conditions.
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Catananche ‘Caerulea’ and wildlife
Catananche ‘Caerulea’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Catananche ‘Caerulea’ poisonous?
Catananche ‘Caerulea’ has no toxic effects reported.
