{"product_id":"lunaria-annua-violet-white-honesty-money-plant","title":"Lunaria annua Violet | Honesty | Money Plant","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"221\" data-start=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"221\" data-start=\"167\"\u003eLunaria annua Violet | Honesty | Money Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"450\" data-start=\"223\"\u003eA classic cottage garden biennial grown for both its spring flowers and its iconic, translucent seedpods. \u003cem data-end=\"344\" data-start=\"329\"\u003eLunaria annua\u003c\/em\u003e is also known as \u003cstrong data-end=\"373\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eHonesty\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"392\" data-start=\"377\"\u003eMoney Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is a favorite among florists for dried arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"698\" data-start=\"452\"\u003eThis variety produces charming \u003cstrong data-end=\"500\" data-start=\"483\"\u003eviolet-purple\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-end=\"518\" data-start=\"504\"\u003epure white\u003c\/strong\u003e blooms in spring, followed by decorative flat seedpods that shimmer like silver coins. The plants are easy to grow, self-sow freely, and thrive even in partial shade or poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"785\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"843\" data-start=\"804\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"819\" data-start=\"804\"\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial (self-seeding)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"869\" data-start=\"846\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"846\"\u003eFlower color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Violet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"897\" data-start=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"883\" data-start=\"872\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"919\" data-start=\"900\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"911\" data-start=\"900\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"922\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"943\" data-start=\"922\"\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/strong\u003e May to August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1003\" data-start=\"962\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"975\" data-start=\"962\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1070\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1015\" data-start=\"1006\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried arrangements, autumn decor, cut flower gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1073\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1166\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1134\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eSpecial trait:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates poor soil and shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1428\" data-start=\"1168\"\u003eThough the flowers are delicate and short-lived, the real treasure lies in the seedpods — each plant can produce 20–30 stems heavily laden with flat, coin-like seed cases. These can be harvested fresh while green or left to mature for a silvery, papery finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1462\" data-start=\"1435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1462\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003eSowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1465\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1483\" data-start=\"1465\"\u003eDirect sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best sown directly in autumn or early spring in 3 mm deep drills spaced 30 cm apart. Keep soil moist until germination and thin seedlings to 15 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1885\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1652\" data-start=\"1634\"\u003eIndoor sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow onto loam-based compost; lightly cover with a thin layer of grit. Maintain warmth at 18°C for 6–8 weeks, then cold stratify at 5°C for another 6–8 weeks. Return to warmth to trigger germination. 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