Lunaria annua 'Rosemary Verey'

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 36"
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Lunaria annua 'Rosemary Verey' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lunaria annua 'Rosemary Verey'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: dried-arrangements, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lunaria annua 'Rosemary Verey'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Add instant interest to your shade garden with the deep purple, heart shaped leaves of this rare “Money Plant” from the garden of the famous designer & author Rosemary Verey. Forming a pretty clump to 2’ across, it’s topped in Spring with bright violet blooms on branching stems to 3’ tall. Super easy, it self-sows forever, so you’ll have more to plant here & there as you like. Of course, everyone loves the dried seed clusters of translucent “coins” so useful in dried arrange ments – these are purple! Not fussy about soil, though rich, loamy soil is best. Can be grown in sun along the coast.