High Country Gardens
Cupid's Dart (Catanache)
Cupid's Dart, or Catananche caerulea, is a perennial wildflower from the Mediterranean, celebrated for its charming lavender-blue flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. These blooms appear on tall, wiry stems above a low, grassy foliage, making it a picturesque addition to cottage gardens and perennial borders. It's also excellent for cut flower arrangements, both fresh and dried. This variety is known for being easy to grow, low maintenance, and resistant to deer, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.
$9.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2212
/ 2769
#2212 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-75%
Below average
Life Cycle
Perennial
/ Perennial
Who it's for
- Exceptional Drought Tolerance
- Distinctive Blue Blooms
- Reliable Summer Interest
Who should skip it
- Strict Drainage Requirements
- Shorter Perennial Lifespan
- Slow to Establish
Key Specs
Life Cycle
Perennial
Watering Needs
Low to Moderate
Flower Species
Catananche caerulea
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Bloom Season
Summer to Fall
Growth Habit
Mounding
Mature Height
12-24 inches tall
Mature Spread
8-12 inches wide
Features
- Attracts butterflies
- Deer resistant
- Low maintenance
- Long bloom time
- Ideal for cut flowers
- Naturalizes well
- Easy to grow
- Drought tolerant
What customers say
The quality of Cupid's Dart plants consistently earns high marks, arriving healthy and vigorous. Customers frequently emphasize the plant's impressive reliability, noting its ease of establishment even in drier, challenging garden spots. This perennial delivers striking blue blooms year after year, confirming its robust nature and providing excellent long term value. Gardeners feel confident in this unique addition.
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