Lunaria annua var. albiflora 'Alba' (white-flowered honesty)
Botanical Information
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Lunaria |
| Species | annua |
| Variety | albiflora |
| Cultivar | 'Alba' |
| Category | Annuals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-20) - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | 4 - 5 |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An upright annual with large white flowers and heart shaped leaves. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Flower borders, flower beds, wildlife gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed in early summer. |
| Cultivation | Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. |
| Pests | Susceptible to club root and white blister. |
| Notable Specimens | Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. |
Photographs
Lunaria annua var. albiflora 'Alba', form. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. 29/04/2018.
Lunaria annua var. albiflora 'Alba', leaf. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. 29/04/2018.
Lunaria annua var. albiflora 'Alba', flower. Trerice, Kestle Mill, Cornwall. 29/04/2018.
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