Moluccella laevis
Bells-Of-Ireland, Shell Flower
Description
Unique flower spikes with green disks make this a conversation piece, good in arrangements.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
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, Meadow
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.