Lunaria rediviva

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Perennial honestyPerennialFamily: Brassicaceae

Height: 80cmSpread: 30cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife
Scented flowers

Flower colour:

Pink

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Perennial honesty, Lunaria rediviva, is a beautiful herbaceous perennial admired for its long season of interest. In late spring it produces a profusion of scented, lilac-white flowers that are popular with bees and butterflies. The flowers persist well into summer and are followed by pretty, papery seedheads that last into autumn and even winter. It looks beautiful as part of a late spring border planted with tulips and forget-me-nots.

For best results, grow Lunaria rediviva in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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Lunaria ‘rediviva’ and wildlife

Lunaria ‘rediviva’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Lunaria ‘rediviva’ poisonous?

Lunaria ‘rediviva’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People