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Money Plant
The 1/2 inch flowers have four petals. The flowers resemble wild mustard but are purple or white instead of yellow. Money can bloom in the first year if sown in January or February in mild climates. The flowers appear on branched clusters in the spring of the second year. The Money Plants seed pods are silvery, translucent "coins" perfect for dried bouquets. Plant the Money Plant in the spring after the last average frost date for bloom the following spring. This Heirloom has been popular in winter arrangements since colonial times. The Money Plant Honesty, 'Lunaria biennis', is an old fashioned garden favorite. Money Plants prefer full sun to light shade and they do better with afternoon shade in hot summer climates. This plant is often used for cut and dried flowers. They perform well in average to poor soils. The Money Plant is also called honesty, silver dollar, satinflower, penny flower, Judas' penny, and moonwart. ... additional information
Dianthus - Maiden Pink Shrimp Deadhead often, and mulch in cold winter climates. The Dianthus Maiden Pink Shrimp, 'Dianthus deltoides 'Shrimp', has very vivid, crimson-scarlet flowers that appear the first year from seed. The flowers are starry wonders with the most vivid color you have ever seen. Plant in the early spring, 2 to 4 weeks before the average last frost date, or up to 2 months before the first fall frost. The Maiden Pink is used for borders, as an edging, and in rock gardens. Do not over water for best results. The Maiden Pink Dianthus prefers full sun and light, sandy, well drained soil that is slightly alkline. |
