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Blue cupidone

Scientific name	Catananche caerulea
Common name	Cupid's Dart
Type	Perennials
Variety	Perennial
USDA Zone hardiness	3a - 8b
Exposure	Full sun
Height	1 to 2'
Spread	Under 1'

Catananche caerulea is a short lived perennial native to the Mediterranean. Plant if full-sun, does well in any type of soil that is well drained. Liner and lance shaped grass like form clumps, from mid-summer to fall the plant bears solitary dark centered flowers. 'Alba', 'Bicolor', 'Major', and 'Perry's White' are common varieties.