Bells of Ireland
Moluccella laevis
Annual. Not only Irish eyes will smile at this unusual plant. Its bright green bells with their tiny white "clappers" are always a conversation piece. Turns straw-colored when dry - a very valuable long lasting dried flower. The strain in this packet was selected for its superior cut and/or dried flower use. Will produce new plants the following year from self-sown seeds.
Blooms late summer
Height: 2' - 3'
Days to Emerge: 15 - 35
Seed Depth: Press into surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 5 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 plant every 12"
When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost, or late fall for early spring germination.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: Requires light to germinate. Press lightly into soil surface and keep moist. If sowing during warm weather, put seeds in refrigerator for 1 week before sowing.
Artist: Carolyn Crawford