bells of Ireland
Also known as: Irish bell flower; Irish bells; Irish green bells; needles and thread; old maid's nightcap; smooth molucca balm; shell flower
M. laevis is a upright annual to 90cm tall, with bluntly toothed ovate leaves and, in late summer, long spikes of small, 2-lipped white or pale pink flowers, each held within a large, white-veined, pale green, bell-shaped calyx; good dried flower
Scientific classification
- Species
- bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis)
- Genus
- Moluccella
- Family
- Lamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bells of Ireland
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Europe Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bells of Ireland
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bells of Ireland care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in early or mid-spring, or in situ in late spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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