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    Lunaria rediviva

    Also Known As

    • Perennial Honesty

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Lunaria rediviva plant details

    Lunaria rediviva is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lunaria rediviva

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lunaria rediviva

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lovely much branched perennial creates a 2-3’ dome that explodes with clusters of pale lilac fragrant flowers May June - adored by bees and butterflies! Dangling silver elliptical fruits follow that is lusted after by flower arrangers…dries beautifully. Enjoys evenly moist, rich soils in sun to light shade (especially in hot areas), reseeds. Z4

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Fragrant clusters of pale lilac flowers bloom in latespring on 2 -3' upward branching stems. 3-inch, ornamental, elliptical silvery fruit, moon-like in appearance (hence Lunaria) follow. Native to woodlands of eastern Europe and Russia. Minimum temperature: -20?F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lunaria rediviva plant

    How to Grow Lunaria rediviva

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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