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| Identification |
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Genus
Moluccella
Species
laevis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
shellflower
bells of Ireland
molucca balm
Family
LABIATAE
Specimen number
S11417
Data source
HtZn p143;Frgnt p348
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Above 40� F
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 06-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Moluccella laevis has flowers and leaves that are mildly perfume scented. This very tender plant can only survive nighttime temperatures of 40� Fahrenheit. Molucca balm (also known as shellflower and bells of Ireland) can tolerate as many as 60 summer days where the temperature exceeds 86� Fahrenheit. This plant likes full sun. It needs soil that is moist, well drained.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers. pleasantly fragrant when bruised
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Leaves
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Moluccella laevis is a native plant in the natural environment and probably originates from Eastern Mediterranean and Southern Europe.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Flowers: Moluccella laevis has tiny flowers that are surrounded by a showy bell shaped calyx. Most often the flowers occur in either pink or white.
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