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Moluccella laevis

Also Known As

  • Molucella laevis
  • Bells of Ireland

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Moluccella laevis plant details

Moluccella laevis is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Moluccella laevis

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Moluccella laevis

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fresh green round collars, the bells, surround the tiny true flowers of palest lavender and white. These bells grow in whorls around the hollow stems; stems that are lightly fragrant of mint. Grown for centuries for dried flowers that eventually fade to a tea-rinsed linen hue.

Gardening facts about Moluccella laevis plant

How to Grow Moluccella laevis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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