Family: Brassicaceae
(brass-ih-KAY-see-ee) Genus: Lunaria (loo-NAIR-ee-uh) Species: annua (AN-yoo-uh) Cultivar: Variegata
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Category BiennialsWater Requirements Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between wateringsSun Exposure Sun to Partial ShadeFoliage DeciduousSmooth Velvet/Fuzzy Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Magenta (pink-purple)Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsAllow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |