Money Plant seeds
The Money Plant is a highly ornamental wildflowers have been prized since colonial times. I remember growing up and my mom had a copper vase with this inside.
Money plant goes by many names, including silver pennies, honesty plants, and moon plants. These were grown in bountiful clusters in gardens so they could be harvested for the ample seed pods that resemble shiny coins in the sun.
This plant will first bloom and fill with highly fragrant purple blooms. These are renowned for attracting butterflies. These will die off and in their place, flat coin-shaped pods will form. Around fall (August-September), you can cut and hang the branches to dry in a cool dark place.
If left as is, the coins have a slightly bronzed appearance. There is an outer coating or husk that can be removed to reveal the natural silvery/pearl color underneath. These are drought tolerant and love the shade, part shade, or full sun. They are low maintenance and extremely easy to grow.
Seed count: 100
Botanic name:
Luneria Biennis
Plant spacing:
18-24"apart
Color:
Green foliage with purple blooms. The second year will produce bronze pods. The bronze outer layer can be removed to reveal a second white layer underneath.
Sowing depth:
1/4 " deep
Sun requirements:
Partial sun / shade
Utilization:
The Money Plant can be dried and used as home decor or used in fresh cut floral arrangements.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
90-100 days
Life cycle:
Biennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Silver Pennies, Honesty Plant, and Moon Plant
