The Botanical Alphabet is a gardening and

typography project in which for each plant,

chosen from among the most beautiful

of the entire world's flora,

we have matched a typeface in an iconic

typographic style, for the pleasure of the soul

and mind and for a greener world.

A brand-new way to combine the joy of gardening

with the art of personal expression.

Spell out names, words, or special messages

with the eco-friendly seed packets,

each representing a letter of the alphabet.

H - HONESTY

THE PLANT

Tiny purple bloom mainly known for its translucent

seedheads, ideal for dried-flower arrangements.

THE TYPE

A highly decorative, evocative font inspired by old

decorated signs from 19th-century French stores.

Details:

Name: Honesty

Latin name: Lunaria annua

Seed quantity: 1 grams

Packet size: 9 x12,5 cm

Packet material: Made from paper produced

using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed

of in biodegradable waste

Plant size: 60-90 cm height, 30-60 cm spread

Container size: Minimum 30 cm diameter

HOW TO GROW

SOWING

Outdoor Early spring or late summer

Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost

GERMINATION

Time 14-21 days

Temperature 15-20°C

HOW TO SOW

Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface and press lightly

Indoor Surface-sow in trays with light exposure

CARING

Light Full sun to partial shade 

Watering Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings

Soil Well-drained, loamy soil, neutral to slightly acidic

Feeding Fertilize lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer

GROWING TIP

Honesty benefits from a light trim after flowering to

encourage a fuller shape. It can self-seed, so remove

seed pods if self-seeding is undesired.

HARVESTING

Harvest seed pods in late summer for decorative use.

The translucent seed cases are commonly used

in dried floral arrangements.

INTERESTING FACTS

Fun fact 1

Honesty’s distinctive seed pods give it the

nickname “Silver Dollar Plant.”

Fun fact 2

Traditionally, the plant has symbolized sincerity

and transparency, due to its transparent seed cases.