Lunaria annua grow and care – herbaceous of the genus Lunaria known as Honesty plant, Lunaria annua 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.
Flower color can be: purple, pink or white with 4 petals.
Seeds grow in capsule looks coins, color can be: green, brown or transparent.
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:
30-90 cm, 12-36 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 indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer
General information about the flower:
Purple, pink or white with 4 petals
Lunaria annua
Planting Season: Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Annual plant, Biennial plant, Herbaceous
Plant Uses: Colored leaves, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 3, Hardiness zone 4, Hardiness zone 5, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental fruit, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: White leaves
Blooming season: Spring flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower, Purple flower, White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: