Where did the Bells of Ireland come from?
Bells of Ireland Origin and History Moluccella laevis, or Bells of Ireland, doesn’t hail from the Emerald Isle at all; rather this lovely flowering annual is native to Turkey, Syria and the Caucuses. Named Bells of Ireland because to the distinctive appearance of its green, bell-shaped calyxes, resembling miniature bells, and its association with Irish folklore and symbolism where, Bells of Ireland (Molucella) are believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who grow them.Bells of Ireland are sometimes used as a perfume because of its pleasant scent. The plants were brought to Europe from Syria in 1570. They were first produced in perfume production in Belgium. It tends to have a sweet, vanilla-like scent.
Are Bells of Ireland always green?
Bells Of Ireland features showy white bell-shaped flowers with lime green calyces along the stems from late spring to late summer. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its attractive serrated round leaves remain green in color with distinctive light green veins throughout the season. The papery ¾ -1¼” bells are densely packed along most of the length of the square stems that reach 2-3 feet tall. Clusters of 2½” long leaves alternate between the bells, with pairs of small thorns or spines below each calyx. Tiny white flowers are surrounded by a papery bell.