Lunaria annua Honesty (Cruciferae)

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Lunaria annua
Honesty
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The Lunaria annua plant species is found in Europe - Sweden. More or less naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Cruciferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Honesty. Some home gardeners know the variety as L. biennis.

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Latin Name:  Lunaria annua
Common Name:  Honesty
Family:  Cruciferae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.25

Habitat:  Moist soils in full sun or light shade, avoiding acid soils.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil[1]. Prefers a light soil[108]. Prefers partial shade but also succeeds in full sun[188]. Established plants tolerate drought[190]. Plants are hardy to about -15°c[200]. A good bee and butterfly plant[30]. Often grown in the flower garden[1], it is occasionally cultivated for its root[61]. Plants are fast-growing and usually self-sow freely[188].

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