Lunaria is known for the silvery, moon-shaped remains of the seed pods, which are very suitable for drying and using in flower arrangements.

Attractive bright white flowers appear in the second year after planting and bloom in early summer.

It takes two years for the plant to flower; the basal leaves appear in the first year. It grows in shade or partial shade.

Over time, the skin and seeds fall off, revealing the central membrane, white with a silvery sheen.

The seed pods remain on the plant during the winter.

Requires a humus-rich, well-drained, regular soil.

An asset for local bees and butterflies.