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Lunaria annua
Honesty
| Famous even in Shakespeare's time, their round, silvery seed pods which appear in winter attract more attention than their violet or white, often fragrant, spring flowers. Used in dried arrangements, the pods remain on the stems after leaves and flowers are gone. These tough, easy to grow plants reach 1½ to 3 feet high and have heart-shaped, sawtoothed-edged leaves. Likes sandy, damp, shady places. Self-sows, so can become invasive. Called Honesty because the seeds can be seen through the translucent pods. Start from seed. |
Pink or white-flowered in spring, the coin-like appearance of the seed pods has inspired its many common names. Variety with variegated leaves available.
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Attributes - Lunaria annua
Plant Type: Biennial
Bloom Season: Mid Spring through Early Summer
Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 1 ft. 6 in. to 3 ft.
Width: 2 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun
Notes: Fragrant.
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