How to Grow and Care for Honesties

The Latin name Lunaria annua refers to the lunar shape of the annual honesty seedpods, however, they are often referred to as Silver Dollars, Chinese Money or Money Plant due to their coin-like appearance.

Perennial honesty (Lunaria rediviva) is common in ornamental gardens and has won awards for its showy lilac-white flowers that grace the beds and borders of many types of gardens. Redviva is Latin for "regrowing," and refers to the plant's perennial nature. This longevity is a useful way to differentiate this species from its close neighbor, the shorter-lived Lunaria annua.

Annual honesty 'Chedglow' also known as Moneywort and Silver dollar, these plants are known for producing purple stems with multiple bold blooms. The flowers are usually pinkish-purple. Some varieties have different colored blooms. The name comes from the silver dollar–shaped leaves it creates. Even though they are labeled as annuals, they can grow as a biennial.