Create a stunning garden display with Lunaria, also known as “Honesty” or “Silver Dollar Plant,” admired for its charming blooms and decorative seed pods. This heirloom variety adds seasonal beauty and visual interest, making it a wonderful choice for borders, wildflower gardens, and cottage-style landscapes. Its unique seed pods are often used in dried floral arrangements for long-lasting appeal.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Biennial/Perennial
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
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Height: 24–36 inches tall
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Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, wildflower beds, and dried arrangements
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Quality: Heirloom, non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Thrives in moderately rich, well-drained soil.
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Sowing Time: Direct sow in late spring or early summer for blooms the following year.
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Sowing Depth: Scatter seeds lightly and cover with 1/8 inch of soil.
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Spacing: 10–12 inches apart.
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Watering: Keep soil moist until seedlings are established, then water as needed.
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Germination Period: 14–21 days under suitable conditions.
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Care Tips: Allow seed pods to mature on the plant for natural reseeding or harvest for dried décor.
