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 do not keep this Cupid's Dart plant from performing well.
Flower Specifications
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 Often House Plant: No Latin Name: Catananche Caerulea
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
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.