Lunaria annua 'Pennies in Bronze'

Also Known As

Pennies in Bronze Money Plant

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-10b

Lunaria annua 'Pennies in Bronze' plant details

Lunaria annua 'Pennies in Bronze' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge followed by white fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Does well in average and lean soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lunaria annua 'Pennies in Bronze'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, fragrant, self-sowing, showy seedheads, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lunaria annua 'Pennies in Bronze'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and lean

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Flower arrangers will go bonkers the first time they see this newly introduced version of the old fashioned cottage favorite. The oval translucent “pennies” start out green-tinged-purple & as they mature they turn a glorious array of sunset bronze, pink, purple, cherry & orange - the colors shifting with the angle of the sun - real garden magic ! And before the coveted pods appear, it’s a swell garden addition in its own right - 3’ tall with attractive heart shaped leaves & fragrant clusters of pretty 4-petalled purple flowers. A cinch to grow. It’s tolerant of poorish soil & shade but do grow it in full sun for the most fabby arrangement material. Readily self sows so you’ll never have to miss them!