Perennial honesty.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Partial shade to full shade

Luz en interior

Luz media

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

3 feet tall

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 8

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

Plant this beauty in moist, well draining soil and keep it sheltered from harsh afternoon sun. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as it prefers consistent moisture to stay happy. Keep an eye out for slugs or snails that might enjoy snacking on the foliage.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer once during the spring growth spurt.

Poda

Cut back dead stems in late autumn or early spring to tidy up the plant.

Trasplante

This plant prefers being in the ground, but if kept in a container, refresh the soil every few years.

Suelo

Moist, humus rich, well draining soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-25 a 25°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Fragancia

Intensa

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non-toxic but may cause mild stomach upset if ingested in large quantities.

Niños

The dried seed pods are brittle and may pose a choking hazard if handled by small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

Handling the foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild seasonal allergies in some people.

Comestibilidad

While not highly toxic, the plant is not considered a culinary herb and should be avoided for consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Fragrant pale purple flower clusters
• Heart shaped serrated green leaves
• Translucent papery seed pods
• Sturdy upright branching stems

Altura

0,6 a 1m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,45m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

lavender, white, 2 a 3cm

Frutos

silvery, translucent, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves caused by poor air circulation.
• Slugs and snails — These pests often feed on the tender young foliage in spring.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Cut back dead foliage in late autumn to tidy the plant, but leave the root crown protected with a light layer of mulch.

En maceta

It grows well in large pots, at least 30 centimeters in diameter, provided the soil stays consistently moist.

Plant in groups of three or more to create a drift effect in shady borders.

Buenas compañeras

• Hosta — They share similar shade and moisture requirements.
• Lamprocapnos spectabilis — They provide a beautiful contrast in texture for woodland beds.

Especies parecidas

• Honesty — It is a biennial relative with similar seed pods.

Ciencia

Familia

Brassicaceae

Género

Lunaria

Orden

Brassicales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Central and Southern Europe

Conservación

This species is not currently threatened and is common in its native range.

It grows naturally in moist, shaded woodland areas where it can spread through self-seeding.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, larval host plant

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, polillas

Usos

ornamental garden plant, dried flower arrangements, shade garden filler

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Does it need full sun?

No, it prefers partial to full shade.

Is it a perennial?

Yes, unlike the biennial Lunaria annua, this species returns year after year.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Lunaria comes from the Latin word for moon, referring to the shape of the seed pods, while rediviva means brought back to life.

Bueno saberlo

• The plant is a perennial unlike its common cousin Lunaria annua.
• The seed pods retain their silvery appearance for months after drying.
• It thrives in cool, shady woodland settings.
• The flowers are notably fragrant, especially in the evening.
• It is a member of the mustard family.

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