did you know?

Flowers and grasses that dry easily and retain their colors for months or even years are called "everlastings." Lunaria comes from the Latin word for moon, luna, because the plant's seedpod resembles a full moon.

general maintenance:

Pinch young plants to encourage branching. Let some pods remain for self seeding.

pests/diseases:

Silver dollar is relatively carefree.

how to sow/plant:

in late spring, choose a partly shady site and amend with compost or well-rotted manure. Direct sow, 1/4" deep, after soil has warmed. Thin seedlings to 12" apart.

water and fertilize:

Maintain soil moisture all season. Apply a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer biweekly, following label directions.

garden hint:

After seed pods have dried, any remaining husks can be removed by rubbing gently with your fingers.

features:

• Attractive Flowers
• Attractive Foliage
• Attractive Fruit
• Heirloom

garden uses:

• Flowerbed borders

other uses:

• Cut Flower
• Everlasting (>)

combine with:

other everlastings like Chinese lanterns (Physalis alkekengi), strawflower (Acroclinium) and quaking grass (Briza maxima).