Money Plant
Lunaria annua
zones 3-7
35 seeds
Money Plant is an herbaceous biennial in the mustard family. It is usually grown for the coin-like, silvery, translucent seed pods that are used in dried flower arrangements. However, the colorful effect of the magenta flowers from a grouping of plants is lovely. The ½-inch flowers are fragrant and make excellent cut flowers.
It is a biennial because in the first year the seeds germinate and produce small plants. In the early spring of the following year, multiple flower stalks arise on each plant and grow to 3 feet tall. These flower stalks are covered in pinkish-lavender flowers that last for 2-3 weeks. After flowering, this biennial plant will die. Unless the seed stalks are collected, the silvery seed pods will remain in place to add autumn interest to the woodland setting as they slowly disperse their seeds.
Since stored seed is more difficult to germinate, direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success. However, due to the ease of growing, sowing seed in spring will most often meet with success. Plant directly into prepared bed, covering with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Pat gently, then water well with a fine mist.
Lunaria annua
zones 3-7
35 seeds
Money Plant is an herbaceous biennial in the mustard family. It is usually grown for the coin-like, silvery, translucent seed pods that are used in dried flower arrangements. However, the colorful effect of the magenta flowers from a grouping of plants is lovely. The ½-inch flowers are fragrant and make excellent cut flowers.
It is a biennial because in the first year the seeds germinate and produce small plants. In the early spring of the following year, multiple flower stalks arise on each plant and grow to 3 feet tall. These flower stalks are covered in pinkish-lavender flowers that last for 2-3 weeks. After flowering, this biennial plant will die. Unless the seed stalks are collected, the silvery seed pods will remain in place to add autumn interest to the woodland setting as they slowly disperse their seeds.
Since stored seed is more difficult to germinate, direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success. However, due to the ease of growing, sowing seed in spring will most often meet with success. Plant directly into prepared bed, covering with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Pat gently, then water well with a fine mist.
Lunaria annua
zones 3-7
35 seeds
Money Plant is an herbaceous biennial in the mustard family. It is usually grown for the coin-like, silvery, translucent seed pods that are used in dried flower arrangements. However, the colorful effect of the magenta flowers from a grouping of plants is lovely. The ½-inch flowers are fragrant and make excellent cut flowers.
It is a biennial because in the first year the seeds germinate and produce small plants. In the early spring of the following year, multiple flower stalks arise on each plant and grow to 3 feet tall. These flower stalks are covered in pinkish-lavender flowers that last for 2-3 weeks. After flowering, this biennial plant will die. Unless the seed stalks are collected, the silvery seed pods will remain in place to add autumn interest to the woodland setting as they slowly disperse their seeds.
Since stored seed is more difficult to germinate, direct sowing seeds in autumn brings the most success. However, due to the ease of growing, sowing seed in spring will most often meet with success. Plant directly into prepared bed, covering with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Pat gently, then water well with a fine mist.