How to Grow Bells of Ireland
Moluccella laevis
Your complete guide to growing Bells of Ireland.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Bells of Ireland
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Bells of Ireland
✓ Good companions
Similar growing conditions and attracts beneficial insects
Complement height and texture while attracting pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps
Repel aphids and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repels many garden pests and complements evening garden appeal
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Attract beneficial insects and provide color contrast
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many plants including annuals
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
