Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Cupid's Dart

Catanche caerulea
A perennial, reaching up to 2.5 x 2.9 feet in size, that is native to southwestern Europe ( France to Italy; south to Spain ).
The narrow foliage is gray-green.
The lavender-blue flowers, up to 1.2 inches wide, are borne during mid-summer to early autumn.
Hardy in full sun on sandy, well drained soil.

* photo taken on May 9 2024 in Elkridge, MD

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