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Cupids Dart Seeds - Blue

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 8

HEIGHT
24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR
Lavender blue

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, gritty, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No

SEASON
Perennial

USDA ZONES
3 - 8

HEIGHT
24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Summer through fall

BLOOM COLOR
White

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun

SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, gritty, pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
Cupid's Dart (Catananche Caerulea Blue) - What a wonderful perennial for cottage gardens or flower borders. Grown from Catananche caerulea seeds, this long-stemmed flower is superb for cutting. Commonly known as Cupid's Dart or Love Plant, it is well-known for its stunning blue blooms with dark blue eyes and resistance to drought.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No

DEPTH
1/16 inch

SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
18 inches









Cupid's Dart (Catananche Caerulea Blue) - What a wonderful perennial for cottage gardens, xeriscape landscaping, or flower borders. Commonly known as Cupid's Dart or Love Plant, it is well-known for its stunning blue blooms with dark blue eyes. The bloom season for Cupid's Dart is long, lasting all summer and into fall. Hot summers in full sun and poor soil does not keep this Cupid's Dart plant from performing well as it is quite resistant to heat and drought.
Common Questions
Can I use cupid’s dart as a cut flower?
Yes, cupid’s dart is great for both dried flower and fresh flower arrangements.
How often should I divide my plants?
Ideally, they should be divided annually.
What are some good companion plants for cupid’s dart?
Some plants that go well with cupid’s dart are yarrow, baby’s breath, purple coneflower, gaura, lambs ear, black eyed susan, shasta daisy and ornamental grasses.
Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
68F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No

DEPTH
1/16 inch

SOWING RATE
4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
18 inches









Cupid's Dart (Catananche Caerulea White) - Stir up some love in your garden and grow Cupid's Dart seeds! Native to southwestern Europe and once used as an ingredient in love potions, Catananche Caerulea, known as Love Plant or Cupid's Dart, is a short-lived drought resistant perennial that is ideal for border plantings. Love Plant Cupid's Dart forms clumps of grassy leaves which are accented by single white flowers with dark centers.
Common Questions
Can I use cupid’s dart as a cut flower?
Yes, cupid’s dart is great for both dried flower and fresh flower arrangements.
How often should I divide my plants?
Ideally, they should be divided annually.
What are some good companion plants for cupid’s dart?
Some plants that go well with cupid’s dart are yarrow, baby’s breath, purple coneflower, gaura, lambs ear, black eyed susan, shasta daisy and ornamental grasses.