Description

Botanical Interests' Money Plant (Honesty) Seeds bring a touch of elegance to your garden with their unique, silvery seed pods and stunning flowers. Native to Southeastern Europe, this biennial plant thrives in USDA zones 5–9, blooming the year after sowing. With its tall stems reaching 18″–36″ and delicate white and purple-magenta flowers, Money Plant adds visual interest to beds, borders, and shrubbery edges. The striking pods, which resemble silver dollars, shine in sunlight and make a beautiful addition to winter arrangements. Ideal for attracting pollinators, this deer-resistant plant is a lovely choice for gardeners looking to add a historical and decorative element to their garden.

40 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Lunaria annua
Family: Brassicaceae
Native: Southeastern Europe
Hardiness: Biennial in USDA zones 5–9
Plant Dimensions: 18″–36″ tall
Variety Information: ½”, four-petaled flowers in white, and purple-magenta appear on branched clusters atop 18″–36″ tall stems.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to early summer
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost for bloom the following spring. Sow in late summer/fall for blooms the following year.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended. 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Does not transplant well. Sow in biodegradable pots to reduce root disturbance.
Days to Emerge: 14 – 20 days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″ – 15″
Thinning: When 1″ tall thin to 1 every 12″ – 15″