Lunaria

Lunaria growing herbaceous of the genus Lunaria known as Honesty plant, Lunaria perennial evergreen, biennial or annual plant used as ornamental plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and grow in hardiness zone 3-9.

Leaves color green or variegate green with white, in heart shape with serrated margins.

Lunaria flower

Flower color can be: white, pink or purple with 4 petals.

Seeds grow in capsule looks coins or elliptic, color can be: green, brown or transparent.

Lunaria for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy

Requirements for Lunaria growing and care:

Rich, moist and well-drained soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Invasive

When is the best time to plant?
Spring

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
Autumn / Winter

How to prune:
Just for design

Size of the plant:
0.3-1 m 12-40 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes

Blooming information

Bloom season?
Spring / Summer

General information about the flower:
Purple, pink or white with 4 petals

Scientific name:

Lunaria