Additional Information:
Genus: Moluccella
Species: laevis
Variety: n/a
Family name: Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Common name: Bells of Ireland, Shellflower
Hardiness: Half Hardy Annual
Type: Herbaceous flowering plant
Suitable for: Flower beds, cutting gardens
Colour: Green (bells or calyxes are the main ornamental feature)
Sow: Early spring
Flowers: Blooms in late spring to summer
Light conditions: Full sun to partial shade
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile soil
Soil acidity: Neutral to slightly alkaline
Moisture: Moderate; avoid waterlogged soil for optimal growth and flowering.
Height: Typically around 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm)
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet (30 to 45 cm)