Go Back Lily of the Valley

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:02 PM
Convallaria majalis
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A charming, old-fashioned favorite. Arching racemes of pendulous, bell-shaped, pure white flowers appear in spring and last for several weeks. These blooms are very fragrant; they are even used in making perfume! Tiny orange berries follow the flowers. Despite the dainty appearance of the blossoms, Convallaria is actually a tough, vigorous ground cover. Use it to cover slopes and riverbanks or in shady woodland sites, even under trees.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Lily of the Valley grows best in woodland conditions: fertile, humus-rich, moist soil and partial to full shade. It will, however, grow in full sun in northern regions if the soil remains moist. Be careful when siting this plant--though it may take a while to get started, this plant will spread rapidly, forming a dense, weed-smothering ground cover.

    Flower Color

    White

    Foliage Color

    Green

    Plant Spread

    8-15 in.

    Good Companions

    Anemone-Snowdrop (Anemone sylvestris), English Ivy (Hedera helix), Hosta (Hosta ), Periwinkle (Vinca minor), Snow-on-the-Mountain (Aegopodium podagraria)

    Plant Height

    6-8 in.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    2-7

    Soil Moisture

    Average and consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container, Ground cover, Cut flower or foliage, Border, Fragrant flowers

    Bloom Time

    Spring

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full to part shade, Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Rapid

    Seasonal Interests

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