The description of the pale green petals was a dead giveaway to your mystery plant – a great cut flower known as the Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis mol-yoo-SELL-uh LEE-vis) a member of ...

For years, I had seen bells of Ireland in seed and plant catalogues — at least before plant catalogues, much like daily newspapers, became an endangered species.Every time I saw its picture, I ...

Florists love bells of Ireland for their availability and longevity, and you’ll see them used in wedding flower arrangements as often as in St. Patrick’s day bouquets.