Lunaria annua 'Variegata Alba'  (Bulbonac, Honesty, Money Plant, Moonwort, Silver Dollar)

Synonym:  Lunaria biennis
Origin:  Native of  Europe
Family:  Lamiaceae
Light:  Sun/ part shade
Height:  2-3'
Spacing:  18"
Blooms:  Showy, pure white, late Spring
Foliage:  Splendid, variegated, green with white borders, heart-shaped, arching
Seedpods:  Ornate, round, paper-thin, flat, silvery
Soil:  Well-drained, not picky, drought tolerant
Water:  Low
Uses:  Xeriscaping, ornamental, dried floral arrangements, front of perennial border mass plant, white garden, Fall interest
Propagation:  Seeds
Insects/Diseases:  Watch for slugs and snails

Comments:  Lunaria annua 'Variegata Alba' or Bulbonac or Honesty or Money Plant or Moonwort or Silver Dollar or Lunaria biennis is a hardy herbaceous annual or biennial with a fast, upright, branching  growth habit.   It is of European origin.  In late Spring, Lunaria annua 'Variegata 'Alba' produces pure white flowers, followed later by ornate, silvery, flat, coin-shaped seedpods.  Bulbonac has splendid arching, heart-shaped variegated foliage that are green with white splashes.  The seeds are easily propagated and the seedlings do come true.  Honesty Plant thrives best in well-drained soil in a sunny or part shade environment.  The young plants are green but will mature with variegation at flowering time.  Variegation is more prominent in part shade.  Mass plant Moonwort in perennial borders for a dramatic display.  It is low maintenance and tolerates drought, hence is great for xeriscaping.   Lunaria biennis is ideal for a white garden.  Its unusual seedpods provide Fall interest and are excellent floral arrangements.  Money Plant is popularly cultivated by many gardeners for its unique foliage and exquisite blossoms.  It is a terrific showstopper.

The name 'luna' is Latin for 'moon' while 'annua' means annual.

USDA Zones:  4-8

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