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Anne Burgess / Honesty (Lunaria annua)
Growing Information
Growing Information
HEIGHT: 24 - 36 inches
SPREAD: 12 - 18 inches
LIGHT: Full Sun to Partial Shade
WATER: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
IN BLOOM: Mid to Late Spring
HARDINESS: Zones 4-8
TYPE: Biennial
Lunaria annua
Lunaria annua
Money Plant is a charming biennial treasured for its fragrant clusters of purple to violet flowers in spring, followed by its iconic translucent, silvery seed pods that resemble coins. These unique seed pods persist long after flowering and are highly prized for fresh and dried floral arrangements. With its old-fashioned charm and ability to self-seed gently, Money Plant is a beloved addition to cottage gardens, woodland borders, and naturalized landscapes.
Key Features
Key Features
Fragrant purple to violet spring flowers
Distinctive silvery, translucent seed pods
Outstanding fresh and dried cut flower
Easy-to-grow biennial that readily self-seeds
Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
Excellent for cottage and woodland gardens
Provides multi-season interest from flowers to decorative seed pods
Ideal Uses
Ideal Uses
Cottage gardens
Woodland gardens
Pollinator gardens
Naturalized landscapes
Cut flower gardens
Dried flower arrangements
Mixed perennial borders
Why I Grow It
Why I Grow It
I grow Money Plant because it offers beauty in every stage of its life cycle. Its fragrant spring flowers provide an early source of nectar for pollinators, while the shimmering silver seed pods become one of the most unique features in the garden long after the blooms have faded. I also enjoy that it brings a touch of nostalgia to the landscape, reminding many gardeners of the gardens they grew up with. It's a plant that continues to provide interest well beyond its flowering season, making it a rewarding addition to both the garden and dried floral arrangements.
Care Tips:
Care Tips:
Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture during establishment.
Grow in full sun or partial shade, especially in warmer climates.
Allow some seed pods to mature if you would like plants to self-seed naturally.
Harvest seed pods after they have dried and gently remove the outer pod walls to reveal the silvery inner partitions used in dried arrangements.
Remove unwanted seedlings in spring if plants begin spreading beyond their intended area.
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