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Cupid's Dart Explore the xeric garden @ Riverdale Regional Park

Scientific Name: Catananche caer. ‘Amor Blue’

Common Name: Cupid's Dart

Family: Asteraceae

Habit: Herbaceous perennial. Grows in clumps. Medium growth rate.

Growth Form: Plants form a low clump of narrow grey-green leaves, the flowers appearing on upright stems in summer.

Mature Size: Height: 18-27" Width: Spreading 10-12"

Flowers: Small, papery, bright blue dandelion-shaped blossoms. Excellent for cutting, fresh, or dried.

Hardiness: Zones: 4-9

Sun Requirements: Full Sun

Water Requirements: Medium. Drought tolerant.

Soil Requirements: Normal or sandy. pH: Neutral, or alkaline, or acid. Well drained.

Other Info: Attracts butterflies