Money Plant Silver Dollars Seeds (Lunaria annua) Purple spring flowers followed by papery seedpods. Adds texture to dried arrangements and woodland gardens.
Minimum: 40+ Seeds
Purple Blooms and Shimmering Seedpods for Garden and Vase
Also known as Honesty or Silver Dollar plant, Lunaria annua is a charming biennial that offers a two-season display. In spring, it produces clusters of fragrant purple flowers. By late summer, these are replaced by flat, silvery seedpods that resemble coins, adding intrigue and beauty to dried floral arrangements.
This heirloom favorite is easy to grow and ideal for naturalized spaces, cottage gardens, and woodland edges.
🌸 Why You’ll Love It:
💜 Fragrant Purple Flowers in Spring
🌾 Unique, Coin-Like Seedpods
💐 Excellent for Dried Arrangements
🌿 Great for Shaded or Woodland Gardens
🌱 Self-Seeds Readily for Future Blooms
🏡 Perfect For:
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Dried flower crafting
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Cottage and woodland-style gardens
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Pollinator support in early spring
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Shady borders and naturalized areas
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Adding seasonal interest with minimal effort
🌱 Planting and Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Lunaria annua
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Plant Type: Biennial
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Height: 24 to 36 inches
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Bloom Color: Lavender to purple
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Seedpod Color: Silvery white
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Sunlight: Partial shade to full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-draining, moderately fertile
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Days to Bloom: Blooms in the second year
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Spacing: 12 inches apart
🌿 Growing Tips:
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Sow directly in late summer or early fall for blooms the following spring
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Thin seedlings to prevent overcrowding
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Cut seed stalks when pods turn silvery for drying
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Allow a few pods to mature on the plant to self-sow naturally
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Tolerates light shade, making it ideal for woodland edges
Money Plant Silver Dollars brings early color and lasting interest to your garden with its spring flowers and shimmering seedpods. A nostalgic choice for dried flower lovers and easygoing gardeners alike.