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Money Plant Seeds

Lunaria biennis

3.67 (3 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
  • REVIEWS

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Money Plant seeds in early fall, planting them just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting; keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring. Plant two Honesty Plant seeds in each peat pot and keep the soil moist until germination. Since these plants dislike having their roots disturbed, plant them outdoors as soon as possible after the last chance of frost.

Growing: Here's how to grow money plant seeds. Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants also appreciate occasional watering, though they also tolerate drought. This plant usually produces only foliage in its first year, coming to its full height and blooming in the second. The flowers of this plant attract bees and butterflies. This plant usually self-sows in good growing conditions.

Harvesting: Ornamental Honesty Plant seed pods make long-lasting additions to dried flower arrangements. After the pods have completely dried on the plant, cut the stems and hang them upside down in a dry place until the entire stem is dry. If desired, carefully remove the outer layer of the seed pods to reveal the silvery inner layer.

Seed Saving: After the Honesty Plant seed pods have dried on the plant, remove them and spread them out to dry completely. Open the pods to remove the flat seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Silver Dollar Plant, Honesty, Moonwort, Bolbonac

Latin Name: Lunaria biennis

Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Biennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 1,500

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 32 Inches

Color: Pink, Green, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring

Money Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By MONEY PLANTS

Beautiful when dried

It's a little early to plant in zone 6, however, I've had money plant in the past and they are beautiful when dried.Ihave some now indoors that are over 15 years old and still look great. So buy some and start them indoors to get a jump on spring.

Money Plant Seeds 5.0
Review By Lee Ritscher

Excellent product and service

I ordered for the first time from everwilde.com and am impressed with their speed of delivery and quality of product.

Money Plant Seeds 1.0
Review By Cindy

Money plant seeds

All I needed was a packet of money plant seeds. I felt that this was a good company to buy from. However, I was not happy paying so much for shipping such a small order. The actual postage on the packet in which the seeds were sent was $0.71! Yet the shipping and handling on my order was $5.50! I ended up ordering two packets of seeds in case I have trouble growing them. Needless to say, I will not be ordering from this company again

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~50 Seeds) $3.48 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~1,500 Seeds) $7.41 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $13.56 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $36.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $162.00 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $288.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $684.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,296.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

Money may not grow on trees, but it does grow on wildflowers! Also known as Honesty, Moonflower, and Silver Pennies, these silvery translucent seedpods have been popular in dried flower arrangements since Colonial times. The fragrant lavender flowers also attract butterflies when they are in bloom.
In colonial American times, this plant was a popular choice in flower gardens because of its ornamental properties when dried. The silvery, nearly transparent Money Plant seed pods led to many common names such as Honesty, Moonflower, and Silver Pennies. According to historical record, Thomas Jefferson once grew this species in his extensive experimental gardens at Monticello. The genus name "Lunaria" means "moon," referring to the appearance of Money Plant seed pods.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow Money Plant seeds in early fall, planting them just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting; keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This seed can also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before planting in the spring. Plant two Honesty Plant seeds in each peat pot and keep the soil moist until germination. Since these plants dislike having their roots disturbed, plant them outdoors as soon as possible after the last chance of frost.

Growing: Here's how to grow money plant seeds. Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants also appreciate occasional watering, though they also tolerate drought. This plant usually produces only foliage in its first year, coming to its full height and blooming in the second. The flowers of this plant attract bees and butterflies. This plant usually self-sows in good growing conditions.

Harvesting: Ornamental Honesty Plant seed pods make long-lasting additions to dried flower arrangements. After the pods have completely dried on the plant, cut the stems and hang them upside down in a dry place until the entire stem is dry. If desired, carefully remove the outer layer of the seed pods to reveal the silvery inner layer.

Seed Saving: After the Honesty Plant seed pods have dried on the plant, remove them and spread them out to dry completely. Open the pods to remove the flat seeds. Store the seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Silver Dollar Plant, Honesty, Moonwort, Bolbonac

Latin Name: Lunaria biennis

Species Origin: Introduced US Wildflower

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Biennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 1,500

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 32 Inches

Color: Pink, Green, Purple

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Spring, Blooms Late Spring

Reviews

3.67
Global Rating: 3.67 from 3 reviews
5.0

Review By MONEY PLANTS

Beautiful when dried

It's a little early to plant in zone 6, however, I've had money plant in the past and they are beautiful when dried.Ihave some now indoors that are over 15 years old and still look great. So buy some and start them indoors to get a jump on spring.

5.0

Review By Lee Ritscher

Excellent product and service

I ordered for the first time from everwilde.com and am impressed with their speed of delivery and quality of product.

1.0

Review By Cindy

Money plant seeds

All I needed was a packet of money plant seeds. I felt that this was a good company to buy from. However, I was not happy paying so much for shipping such a small order. The actual postage on the packet in which the seeds were sent was $0.71! Yet the shipping and handling on my order was $5.50! I ended up ordering two packets of seeds in case I have trouble growing them. Needless to say, I will not be ordering from this company again