Lunaria annua

Money Plant, Silver Dollar, Honesty, Moneywort, Moonwort, Penny Flower

Family: Brassicaceae Mustard


Type Annual, bi-annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, purple
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, woodland garden
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, suitable for dried flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Tan, white
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Naturalizing