Bells of Ireland
Moluccella laevis
One of the most distinctive flowers in the garden, bells of Ireland has gorgeous, slightly fragrant blooms that are a striking yellow-green. You can use it almost like a foliage plant to set off more standard greens as well as yellow or white flowers.
Bells of Ireland is highly prized for bouquets, so consider it in a cutting garden. It also dries well. Plant it outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
- Light:
- Sun
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Plant Height:
- To 3 feet tall
- Plant Width:
- To 1 foot wide
- Landscape Uses:
- Containers,Beds & Borders
- Special Features:
- Flowers,Fragrant,Cut Flowers,Dried Flowers
Plant It With
Lantana
Lantana
Bells of Ireland has a spiky, upright habit, so create contrast with mounding or spreading varieties of lantana.
Sunflower, annualUse bells of Ireland as a medium-size plant in front of sunflowers in the border.
ZinniaBrighten bells of Ireland's green flowers with easy-care, sun-loving zinnias.
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