Perennial honesty.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Perennial

Licht

Partial shade to full shade

Licht im Innenraum

Mittleres Licht

Gießen

Alle 3 bis 7 Tage

Endgröße

3 feet tall

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 5 bis 8

Blütezeit

Late spring to early summer

Pflege

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.

Gießen

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Düngen

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

Schneiden

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

Umtopfen

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

Boden

Moist, humus rich, well draining soil

Boden-pH

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatur

-25 bis 25°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Duft

Stark

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Mittel

Sicherheit

Menschen

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

Kinder

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

Kontaktallergene

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

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can trigger mild seasonal allergies in some people.

Essbarkeit

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

So erkennst du die Pflanze

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

Höhe

0,6 bis 1m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,45m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

lavender, white, 2 bis 3cm

Früchte

silvery, translucent, Late summer

Häufige Probleme

• 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.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, division

Pflanzzeit

spring, autumn

Überwinterung

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

Im Kübel

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.

Gute Pflanzpartner

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

Ähnliche Arten

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

Botanisches

Familie

Brassicaceae

Gattung

Lunaria

Ordnung

Brassicales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Central and Southern Europe

Artenschutz

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.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, larval host plant

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Nachtfalter

Verwendung

ornamental garden plant, dried flower arrangements, shade garden filler

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

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.

Woher der Name kommt

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.

Gut zu wissen

• 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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