Money Plant plant profile
Lunaria annua
A biennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Money Plant
Money plant (silver dollar) is a biennial grown from seed that flowers in its second year, then sets the flat, papery, coin-shaped seedpods it is prized for in dried arrangements. NCSU notes it self-seeds aggressively once established, so a single sowing tends to renew itself in the garden.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Money Plant in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Biennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 5a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: self seeding, weedy.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Lunaria annua (Money Plant, Honesty, Silver Dollar)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.