Nicknamed Money or Silver Dollar plant after the half dollar-sized, transparent white seedpods. Prized for dried arrangements. Clusters of white or magenta flowers fill the spring garden with color as an added bonus.

Planting & Harvesting

Seed Depth: 1/16″ (1.6mm)

Spacing: 6-12″ (15-30cm)

Sprouts In: 10-20 days

Thinning: 12-18″ (30-46cm)

Start indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost date. Lightly press seeds into the top of moist. sterile, seed starting mix. Grow in a warm location, about 75˚. Keep moist. Transplant into a shady location in the garden after danger of frost has passed. Keep plants evenly moist throughout the season.

To dry, cut stems when seedpods begin to turn brown. Tie stems together and hang upside down in a dark, cool, airy place.

Additional Information

Botanical Name: Lunaria annua

Height: 3′ (91cm)

Bloom Period: spring

Type: biennial