Honesty, Satin Flower. A biennial with attractive leaves of green, margined creamy white. Purple or purple-red flowers followed by flat seed pods. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lunaria annua variegata
A biennial with attractive leaves of green, margined creamy white. Purple or purple-red flowers followed by flat seed pods.
Additional information
| Generic | Lunaria |
|---|---|
| Species | annua |
| Varietry | variegata |
| Common Name | Honesty, Satin Flower |
| Flower Colour | purple, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Biennial |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Cruciferae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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