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Also Known As

Honesty
Silver Dollar Plant

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

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

planting zones

1-12

3 inch pot | $12

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Lunaria annua plant details

Lunaria annua is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring lavender and magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional 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

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and magenta blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant, heirloom

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lunaria annua

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Heirloom biennal from Grandma’s garden, compact green mounds are topped with fragrant magenta flowers (reminiscent of wallflowers) in mid spring followed by stems of flat papery pearl seedpods the size and shape of silver dollars…these can last for years in dried arrrangements! Sun to part shade, prefers moisture but survives some dry shade. Self sows. Attracts bees, hummers and butterflies. USDA Z4-8