Lunaria (Money Plant, Silver Dollar, Honesty Plant)

50 Seeds

The Honesty plant, also known as Lunaria annua, is a charming addition to any garden with its unique silver-dollar-shaped seed pods. The pods add interest to floral arrangements and can be dried for long-lasting decor.

Producing small purple blooms in early spring, the Honesty Plant provides interest in your garden from spring to late fall.

The Honesty plant is resilient and thrives in various conditions, making it perfect for beginner gardeners or those looking to add low-maintenance beauty to their outdoor spaces.

• Biennial (blooms year 2 and then dies)
• Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches
• Plant Depth: 1/4 inch deep
• Sun: Full sun
• Biennial to zone 4 (flowers and pods appear in year 2)
• Self Seeds
• NOTE: Invasive in warmer regions (southern Canada)

Growing instructions:

• Sowing indoors: 6-8 weeks before the last frost date.

• Sowing instructions for planting outdoors: Direct sow seeds outdoors in fall or early spring as soon as soil can be worked.  Germination: 14-21 days. Heat mat is not needed. 

Harvest tips: In year year, harvest the seed pod stems after they have dried and browned. Gently rub the outer brown layers off to reveal the clear inner layer and seeds.