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money plant honesty Lunaria annua 'Alba'Lunaria annua 'Alba' White Honesty Money Plant Elegant, timeless, and versatile Lunaria annua 'Alba' is the pure white flowering form of the beloved money plant, grown primarily for its distinctive seedpods. This easy to grow biennial offers charming starry white blooms in spring, followed by flat, translucent seed discs that are perfect for both fresh and dried arrangements. Highly valued by floral designers and gardeners alike, its ethereal seedpods
Lunaria annua 'Alba' | White Honesty | Money Plant
Elegant, timeless, and versatile — Lunaria annua 'Alba' is the pure white-flowering form of the beloved money plant, grown primarily for its distinctive seedpods. This easy-to-grow biennial offers charming starry white blooms in spring, followed by flat, translucent seed discs that are perfect for both fresh and dried arrangements.
Highly valued by floral designers and gardeners alike, its ethereal seedpods shimmer like silver coins and last beautifully in wreaths, bouquets, and decor throughout autumn and winter.
Key Features
- Plant type: Biennial (self-seeding)
- Flower color: White
- Height: Up to 90 cm
- Spread: 30 cm
- Flowering period: May to August
- Position: Full sun or partial shade
- Uses: Dried arrangements, autumn decor, cut flower gardens
- Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained
- Special trait: Tolerates poor soil and shade
Though the flowers are delicate and short-lived, the real treasure lies in the seedpods — each plant can produce 20–30 stems heavily laden with flat, coin-like seed cases. These can be harvested fresh while green or left to mature for a silvery, papery finish.
Sowing Instructions
- Direct sowing: Best sown directly in autumn or early spring in 3 mm deep drills spaced 30 cm apart. Keep soil moist until germination and thin seedlings to 15 cm.
- Indoor sowing: Sow onto loam-based compost; lightly cover with a thin layer of grit. Maintain warmth at 18°C for 6–8 weeks, then cold stratify at 5°C for another 6–8 weeks. Return to warmth to trigger germination. Repeat warm–cold cycle if needed.
- Note: Germination can be slow and erratic — patience is key.
Growing Notes
- Thrives in less-than-perfect spots — including part shade and poor soil
- Avoid excessive feeding or manure
- Minimal maintenance once established
Harvesting & Drying
- Harvest seedheads in late summer to autumn when pods are mature and paper-like
- Peel off the green outer layer to reveal luminous, silvery discs
- To dry: Hang stems upside down in a warm, dark place for 2–3 weeks
Dried seedpods are fragile — handle with care once dried.
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★★★★★ 4
Cute read
Format: Kindle
Chasing the Ring is a cute read. I loved Iris and Roman so much. You feel for Iris as she heads to Hawaii. She is strong and I just love how she bounces back. Roman is a sweetheart. I love the meet cute between him and Iris. You feel the chemistry from the very beginning. Roman and Iris bring the best out of each other. You will fall for Maverick, Romans adorable son. You will love how welcoming Roman's family is with Iris. I could not get enough of this one. Roman and Iris stole my heart. I for one cannot wait for more to come in the Football and Feels series. Go one click this today.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Gets the Creative Juices Flowing
Format: Paperback
I picked up this book after hearing Kim Addonizio give a reading at my college when I was an undergraduate. Creative Writing and poetry were my areas of emphasis and although we used a different textbook in my poetry class, I came to love this one. It won't give you the formal training in meter and poetic forms that another textbook might, but I love the examples and the prompts for inspiration. It's my favorite book to turn to when I feel the creative well is running dry. It's warm and funny and you feel a real presence from the authors as if you have teachers with you. I haven't met Dorianne Laux, but I have chatted with Kim Addonizio twice after readings and she was lovely. (Her readings are fantastic, by the way, and I highly recommend them!)
If you are familiar with Kim Addonizio'ss poems then you shouldn't be surprised to find a section on erotic poetry in this book. Erotic poems have a long tradition in poetry and they are not "porn" as one reviewer suggested. Sexuality and sensuality are part of life and the artistic expression of such is a special skill set. I think it's fantastic that this book doesn't sensor that.
I love the examples chosen for this book--many beautiful, contemporary poems that utilize vivid and unexpected imagery. I find them inspiring. They make me want to write and they make me want to be a better writer.
I do believe that if you are a beginner or if you are considering this book as a textbook for a class you should consider it as a supplement to a book that goes into a little more depth in certain areas, such as Writing Poems (see if you can get an older edition, if you are lucky, as I see this book has become quite expensive). But this is a fantastic little book and I love having both a hard copy to underline and put notes in and a Kindle copy to keep with me on my phone so I can have a little inspiration with me for easy access.
No matter where you are in your journey as a poet, I believe this is a wonderful book to have in your library.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Received brand new book in perfect condition for less than ten dollars
Format: Paperback
Received brand new book in perfect condition for less than ten dollars. I needed this exact book for a creative writing course and I enjoy the exercises within the different sections. They are very thought provoking and creativity stimulating and would be excellent inspiration for any poetic or even descriptive writer. Also, I find the writing style of the author amazingly easy to read. It is simple and straightforward, easy to follow and not boring as some other texts are. The tone is inspirational honestly, always providing tips and writing encouragement. This is a nice positive twist and delightful different perspective for aspiring writers and though it sounds to be directed at amateurs, I think any author who may experience writer's block at times could find this useful and full of insight to try out fresh perspectives to pen about topics that may be applied to a broad range of subjects. Quality informative and yet uplifting text regarding poetic writing!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2017
★★★★★ 5
Practical, Useful, Down to Earth, Inspiring!
Format: Paperback
I love this book. After reading the first chapter early one morning I went outside to feed and water my cats and came in and wrote a poem about flowing water, tangled morning glories and memories of my mother. It's one of the most inspiring, practical and encouraging books about writing poetry that I've ever read, and trust me, I've read them all. It has technical information and poems to illustrate each chapter, which is very helpful. The suggestions at the end of each chapter are down to earth and do-able, unlike some books that are just too high-minded for the average person. If you love to write poems and just need some inspiration and a little advice and encouragement, then definitely buy this book. It's worth its weight in gold!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2005
★★★★★ 4
Took me by surprise 😮
Format: Paperback
The revised part of my review:
I do agree with a reviewer; Thomas "Should Have Been Better" Especially his paragraph here: [Unless (like the authors) you think that Sharon Olds' "passing blood and feces and water" and her "stool black with iron pills" (page 234) are high points in the world of modern poetry, you may resist their suggestion to "read all five of her books, for pleasure first, of course, but secondly to examine how she goes about her difficult task" (page 47).]
As I have read more, I am reevaluating my own opinions of this book. I still feel it has been helpful, although much of it I would have preferred to have never read! Poor choice of examples to a student indeed!
This, is my original review:
I thought it was going to be a bunch of lame assignments, well there definitely are some assignments so to speak. I haven't even made it through half of the 1st chapter and I've written 6 or 7 new reflections (which some call poetry)! It digs deep, at least it did for me...pretty personal when you open yourself up to it. Good challenge and good lessons to glean from and grow as a writer. I still plan on keeping this around, probably with a few pages removed.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023