Lunaria Silver Dollar (Money Plant) Flower seeds

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