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Lunaria annua
Genus: Lunaria
Species: annua
The Latin translation of the word Lunaria relates to the round, moon shaped seed pods.
Category: Annuals & Biennials
Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 0.30 m (30 cm)
Form: Annual or Biennial
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Sun/Shade: Full sun or light shade
Soil Type: Nutritious, well drained.
Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant (when established)
Although the latin name of this plant suggests that it is an annual it often lives for two years, making it a biennial. Lunaria annua has heart shaped green leaves that are toothed around the edges. In early summer , Lunaria annua produces flowers that can be shades of pink, white or purple. The flowers are followed by translucent, disk like, round seed pods that are often used in flower arrangements. Lunaria annua self-seeds freely.
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