Strictly speaking this gorgeous plant is a perennial, however it is usually quite short-lived, so it’s best treated as an annual or biennial. The good news is that it will often self-seed if the conditions are right, so more plants will follow on in its place. Sought after for its papery, daisy-like flower heads, which appear above the fine foliage in summer, Catananache is a star at attracting bees and other beneficial insects. These flowers are popular with florists, as they can be added to both fresh and dried arrangements. Even the papery seedheads that develop later are attractive, and these too can be added to a vase.