| Botanical name | Lunaria annua |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Description:Small flowers appear on the plant’s branched stems. Flower colours are usually purple, with rose or white varieties also available.They should flower 12 weeks after germination. |
| Common name(s) | Honesty, money plant |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Description: This annual forms herbaceous green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Excellent for borders, open woodlands, naturalized areas and shade gardens. |
| Fruit | Description:This annual is popular for its silvery coloured dried seedpods. |
| Soil conditions | Requires well-drained medium. |
| Uses | Excellent for dried flower arrangements. |
| Wildlife attractions | bees |
| Interesting info | It is self-sowing. |
| Possible problems | In some cases the pollen of this plant may cause an allergic reaction. |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow directly into beds, and thin to 350mm apart. |
Lunaria annua (Honesty, money plant)
- Botanical name: Lunaria annua
- Common name(s): Honesty, money plant
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
An old-fashioned plant, popular for its silvery coloured dried seedpods. Small flowers appear on the plant’s branched stems. Flower colours are usually purple, with rose or white varieties also available. Sow in spring, directly into beds, and thin to 350mm apart. It is self-sowing. They should flower 12 weeks after germination.
Family: – Brassicaceae, Cabbage family
Botanical Pronunciation: loo-NAIR-ee-uh AN-yoo-uh
Lunaria annua requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Description:Small flowers appear on the plant’s branched stems. Flower colours are usually purple, with rose or white varieties also available.They should flower 12 weeks after germination. 
Description: This annual forms herbaceous green foliage.
