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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

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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

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