Catananche caerulea
Cupidone bleue
Cupid’s Dart
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | blue |
| Flower size | to 60 mm |
| Flowering months | June, July, August, September |
| Leaf type | Linear |
| Height | 40-80 cm |
Description
A clump-forming perennial. The bracts form a papery cup under the flower.
Often used in dry flower arrangements.
Dry pastures, open woodland and roadsides.
Flowers
Solitary flowers on tall, stiff stems. The flowers have fringed ray florets with a deep purple centre and stamens. Occasionally white and pink varieties can be found. Closed buds are soft and silvery.
Leaves
Linear narrow blade leaf, like grass. Basal rosette: leaves almost linear with tiny teeth, grey-green.
Fruits Seeds
Achene: a cluster of small 1-seeded fruit with narrow scales.
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