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Not only Irish eyes will smile at this unusual plant. Its bright green bells with their tiny white "clappers" are always a conversation piece. Turns straw-colored when dry—a very valuable, long-lasting dried flower. The strain in this packet was selected for its superior cut and/or dried flower use. Reseeds, often producing new plants the following year from self-sown seeds.
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- Variety Info
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Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Asia and Ukraine
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall
Variety Info: Showy part of flower is large (2") bell-like, apple-green calyx that contains tiny white flowers.
Attributes: Cut Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMEDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date for chilling period. Seeds will germinate when soil temperature is above 50°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in 3" biodegradable pots; roots sensitive to disturbance.
Sprouts in: 15–35 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 plant every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest when half of the bells have opened. Be mindful of thorns when harvesting.
- Stephanie 5b D.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJul 6, 20235 Stars
My favorite purchase from this site! I tried winter sowing and direct sowing with no results, but the ones I started in biodegradable pots in early April did germinate. I only ended up with one out of four to survive out in the garden but we have a lot of wildlife disturbing the garden and I'm not sure I planted them in the best spot. I was unsure what to expect from these I thought I'd get one spike of green bells but there are so many coming from this one plant. I can't wait to do a better job of raising these amazing plants next year. Gorgeous and vibrant apple green color.
- Lorraine L.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsJul 14, 2026bells Of Ireland
I followed the instruction to start based on package instruction. however, none of the seeds sprout
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningJul 20, 2026Hey Lorraine,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Andrea H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 20, 20245 Stars
These are so pretty. I share them with friends. Thank you four sending them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Maureen G.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 starsJul 7, 20241 Star
very disappointing! I read all directions and have nothing to show for it!
- lyn b.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 27, 20245 Stars
Great
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
