Bells of Ireland

Bells of Ireland
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seeds
$2.95
Item: 4896-A
$4.25
Item: 4896-B
$8.00
Item: 4896-C
Moluccella laevis
(110 days) Open pollinated.

Annual, everlasting. Spikes of bright green bell-shaped “flowers” atop 2½' branching stems. Each green bell is really a showy inflated calyx with a tiny pinkish flower inside. Often dried for winter arrangements; when dried, bells turn creamy white. Likes partial shade; thrives in cool climates. Needs light to germinate. Will self-sow. About 140 seeds/g.

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Quick Details
Hybrid Status
open pollinated
Days to Maturity
110 days
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Flowers

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Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.

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