Lunaria is a herbaceous annual or perennial plant from the Cruciferous family. Dry stems of the plant are commonly used as interior decorations.
The genus Lunaria includes 3 species of herbaceous biennial and perennial plants. Flowers bloom all spring, and later, silvery buds appear in their place. The plant is valued in dried flower arrangements. Today, the distribution area covers Europe and North America.
Lunaria needs moderate irrigation. The underground part of the plant might rot as a result of excessive waterlogging.The perennial Lunaria’s watering needs decrease as the flowers develop. Water the plant in the morning or in the evening to prevent sunburns on the foliage.
It is best to grow in an open sunny area as this plant is sun-loving. Partial shade, however, is also acceptable.
In nature, the Silver Dollar Plant grows in slightly acidic, loose, and nutritious soils rich in humus, mainly in deciduous forests. Try to mimic such a substrate for optimal development of the plant. However, average garden soil with regular fertilization will also be suitable for this plant. Add mulch around the plants for decoration and to keep weeds down.
Fertilize Silver Dollar Plant in its active growth period, from early spring to late summer. Use general-purpose fertilizer.
The plant reproduces by seeds. Silver Dollar Plant is seeded in the ground in late spring, early summer, or even mid-summer, an annual. It's crucial to pick seeds that are well-ripened and dark brown. A rosette of leaves develops at the end of the first year of life, and the peduncle arises in the second year.
Lunaria is not a capricious plant in terms of air temperature. In temperate climates, it winters in the ground without shelter.
