Catananche caerulea
Catananche caerulea, commonly called Cupid’s dart, is a perennial herbaceous of the aster family. The evergreen foliage forms a tuft of grey-green grassy leaves. The branched slim stems are leafless and bear papery blue flowers with dark centers blooms and each flower is subtended by scarious bracts. The fruit is an oblong achene. This plant is ideal for dry and stony soils.
Datasheet
| Common Name | Cupid’s dart |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Catananche caerulea |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Basic Colour | blue / purple |
| Height | 20 -> 90 cm |
| Habitat | Meadows, dry lawns, scrublands, stony and calcareous soil |
| Altitude | 1500 – > 1700 m |
| Bloom Time | May -> July |
| Plant Type | Herbs, Ornamental, Outdoor |
| Fruit Type | Achene |
| different tolerances | Drought resistant |
| Used Parts | Flower |
| Plant Uses | Ornamental |
| Active substances | Tell us |
| USDA Zone | 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7) |
| Sun Exposure | Sun |
| Soil pH | Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil Moisture | Dry |
| Soil Type | Stony |
| Propagation | by seeds / by sowing, |
| Germination | Tell us |
| Pests/ Diseases | Oïdium |
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