Lunaria is a popular heirloom flower. It was grown by Thomas Jefferson and was common in the gardens of his day. The flowers bloom in a lovely shade of violet-purple. The silvery, paper-like seed pods are used in dried arrangements.
In The Bold & Brilliant Garden, Sarah Raven says, "Vigorous and easy to grow in almost any soil, Lunaria annua is a biennial which self-sows itself all over the place, filling in the darkest corners with color." Also known as Lunaria biennis, Money Plant, and Silver Dollar. Hardy in zones 4-8.
height 2-3'
Sowing Lunaria Seeds:
Sow outdoors in late spring to summer. Or sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Barely cover the seeds. Full sun to part shade.
