buy money plant seeds Lunaria Silver Dollar (Money Plant) Flower seeds

buy money plant seeds Lunaria Silver Dollar (Money Plant) Flower seedsThe Lunaria Silver Dollar (Lunaria annua) is a most unusual biennial. Also called Money Plant, Honesty Plant, and Moonwort, it produces small, fragrant lavender blossoms with a separate seed pod in the form of a flat, translucent disk membrane. When immature, the disk is green. As the plant dies, the seed pod turns as silvery and shimmery as a full moon or silver dollar coin. Grows 2' 3' tall on thin, hairy stems with serrated, heart shaped foliage.

The Lunaria Silver Dollar (Lunaria annua) is a most unusual biennial. Also called Money Plant, Honesty Plant, and Moonwort, it produces small, fragrant lavender blossoms with a separate seed pod in the form of a flat, translucent disk membrane. When immature, the disk is green. As the plant dies, the seed pod turns as silvery and shimmery as a full moon or silver dollar coin. Grows 2'-3' tall on thin, hairy stems with serrated, heart-shaped foliage. Fantastic in dried floral arrangements or wreaths.

• Life cycle: Herbaceous biennial
• Bloom season: Spring
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Honesty, money, sincerity

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Lunaria annua
• Hardiness zones: 5-9
• Planting season: Summer, fall
• Days to maturity: 2nd year
• Cold stratify: Yes
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 12"-18" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-14 days
• Germination soil temps: 60F-70F
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, rich, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
• Water needs: Average
• Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
• Frost tolerant: Yes
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: No