Botanical Name: Moluccella laevis
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Common Name: Bells-Of-Ireland  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Annual

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Green, White

 

Flower Season

Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Bells-of-Ireland is a summer blooming annual with 2 to 3 foot tall spires of vivid green bells. though typically blooming mid summer to fall, in our hot arid climate the blooming season may be shorter. Not a native of Ireland, but rather of the eastern Mediterranean to India. Another common name is lady-in-a-bathtub. Excellent fresh or dried cut flower, though the stem has tiny, sharp thorns, so wear gloves when handling.
Usually seed sown. Grow in loose, well draining, moderately fertile soil. Full sun to light shade. Avoid overhead watering; requires moderate, though regular, watering. Flower spikes will probably need staking.