Cupids Dart (Catananche caerulea) is a popular perennialwildflower from the Mediterranean regions of southern Europe, enjoyed for its lavender-blueflowers from mid-summer into early fall. The common name, Cupids Dart, isderived from its use by the early Greeks and Romans to make love potions. Bestgrown in loose, well-draining soil that has a balance of loam and sand, with mediummoisture. Avoid unamended heavy clay soils and wet soils, especially in winter.Plants do not perform well in the heat and humidity of the deep South. Recommendedcompanion plant for Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum), White Coneflower(Echinacea purpurea), and summer-blooming Alliums.