Go Back Cupid’s Dart Catanache

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Catanache caerula
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Daisy-like, papery, lavender-blue flowers are borne singly on bare stems from mid to late summer. These stems arise from a neat mound of long, narrow leaves that are 8-12 inches long and have a woolly texture. The fine hairs on the foliage help this plant retain water, making it moderately drought tolerant. It is most effective when planted in groups in the landscape. Cupid’s Dart is marvelous as a cut flower, either fresh or dried.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Cupid's Dart is easy to grow when provided with full sun and average to dry, well-drained soil. It dislikes soil that is wet in winter. Though Cupid's Dart may be short-lived, it will usually reseed itself freely. Remove spent flowers for prolonged bloom.

    Flower Color

    Lavender-blue

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    10-12 in.

    Good Companions

    Baby's Breath (Gypsophila ), Lady's Mantle (Alchemilla mollis), Lamb's Ear-Giant (Stachys byzantina), Onion-Ornamental (Allium senescens), Pinks (Dianthus ), Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum superbum), Silver Mound Artemesia (Artemisia schmidtiana)

    Plant Height

    18-30 in.

    Scape Height

    —

    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Low to average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container, Drought tolerant, Cut flower or foliage, Border, Mass plant, Dried flower

    Bloom Time

    Mid to late summer

    Critter Resistance

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    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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