1
of
5
2
of
5
3
of
5
4
of
5
5
of
5
Honesty, or Money Plant, is named for its showiest feature—its two-foot stalks festooned with silvery, coin-shaped seedpods. It was among the first European flowers grown in American gardens and was valued for its seed pods and edible roots. Seeing the small purple flowers on April 25, 1767, Jefferson remarked, "Lunaria still in bloom, an indifferent flower."
Visit Monticello’s Online Shop to check for seeds or plants of Money Plant.
Typical Blooming Dates: May - July
Color(s): Purple
Location at Monticello: Winding Flower Walk
"A Rich Spot of Earth" podcast
Dig into the natural world of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello by tuning into our 'Rich Spot of Earth' podcast, where history blooms with every episode.
Listen now!
In Bloom at Monticello is made possible by support from The Richard D. and Carolyn W. Jacques Foundation.