Lunaria annua

Honesty

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Biennial herbaceous plant renowned for its distinctive silver, translucent seed pods resembling old coins. Features purple or white flowers in spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Honesty
Family Brassicaceae
Genus Lunaria
Species Annua
Origin Southern Europe, Western Asia
Blooming Spring to early summer (May-June)
Leaf Color Grey-green, blue-grey
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loamy soil with good moisture retention.

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Watering

Regular watering during establishment and flowering. Reduce after seed pods mature.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best growth, tolerates partial shade in hot climates.

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Fertilization

Low maintenance; apply balanced fertilizer at planting if soil is poor.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to prevent excessive self-seeding or leave for ornamental seed pods.

Pest Control Aphid Cabbage Root Fly Flea Beetle Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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May
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Aug
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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eco Leaf Persistence 4 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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