Honesty
by Hazel Holland
Title
Honesty
Artist
Hazel Holland
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A native of Europe, this biennial has spread across much of the United States because it seeds so easily, but I had never seen it before I moved to Idaho. It grows to about 3 feet in height in my garden before it flowers and then goes to seed.
Honesty grows in lovely drifts of purple-flowering plants that have four petals. The leaves are roughly heart-shaped with a toothed edge. They are blooming now in April and May.
The easiest way to identify honesty is by the unique, circular seed pods that form soon after the plant flowers. The shape of the pod calls to mind a coin, hence the name “money plant”, or sometimes “silver dollar plant”. The dried seed pods eventually turn white and provide visual interest in the garden later in the season. The pods can also be cut, dried, and used in flower arrangements.♥
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May 3rd, 2017
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Comments (15)
Randy Burns
Seeing the blooms of this honesty plant is a joy Hazel. I remember these and the 'money' pods so well. Beautiful color and detailing here. F/L.
Brian Tada
Absolutely beautiful, Hazel! What a magnificent portrait of floral beauty, color and joy! Love the title, too! F/L
Randy Burns
Beautiful seeing money plant here Hazel. The sunlight on this violet color is dreamy. F/L