Catananche caerulea 'Alba' is a short-lived herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae that bears white, papery daisy-like flowerheads. It produces a basal rosette of softly hairy, grey-green leaves from which erect, branched flowering stems rise. Flowering runs June to August and the heads are commonly used in dried arrangements.

Catananche caerulea 'Alba' produces white, papery daisy-like heads from June to August and is valued fresh or dried.

Catananche caerulea 'Alba'

Cupid's Dart | Catananche caerulea 'Alba'

Catananche caespitosa is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae that forms tufted, deciduous clumps and flowers from June to August. Native to Algeria and Morocco, it suits sunny, well‑drained sites. Plant it on chalk, loam or sand in an east, south or west‑facing position; it is classed H5 (hardy) for UK gardens. Recommended uses include cottage and informal plantings, flower borders, gravel gardens and cut flowers.

Catananche caespitosa is a Mediterranean herbaceous perennial that flowers June to August and suits sunny, well‑drained borders and gravel gardens.

Catananche is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is native to dry meadows in the Mediterranean region.