Flower, Bells of Ireland

(Moluccella laevis) Great conversation piece in any garden. Interesting spikes of green bell-shaped calyces surrounding the insignificant white flowers, quite fragrant. Excellent for cutting; color and shape are preserved nicely when dried. Native to the Mediterranean region. Half-hardy annual, 18-36″ tall.

• Half-hardy annual that grows to 18-36 inches tall
• Bell-shaped green calyces surround tiny white flowers
• Very fragrant
• Great as a cut flower or for drying
• This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers cool growing seasons.

Learn to Grow Bells of Ireland

Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost

Germination: 8-25 Days

Plant Outdoors: 10-12” Apart

Light: Sun/Partial Shade

Instructions – Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Transplant when a light frost is still possible. Prefers average soil. May require staking.