Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Brassicaceae

Genus:

Lunaria

Species:

Lunaria rediviva

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Native Range

United States: Indiana, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland areas