Catananche is a genus of flowering plants in the dandelion family. It is native to dry meadows in the Mediterranean region.They are cultivated for their cornflower-like blooms appearing in summer, in shades of blue, yellow and white. They are suitable for a sunny border, and for dried flower arrangements.Species Catananche arenaria Coss. & Durieu - Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania Catananche caerulea L.