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Convallaria majalis
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis is a deciduous perennial with 2-3 lanceolate-ovate, arching leaves, 8"-10" long and 3"-5" wide. Lily of the Valley will spread aggressively by rhizomes in Northern Zones. Zones 7b-8 it struggles to grow in the heat and humidity. Lily of the Valley has naturalized in the Northeastern and Central States. Blooms on racemes up to 12" tall, each with 5-8 small, bell-shaped, pure white flowers in May. Very fragrant. Needs consistent moisture. Leaves will go dormant in Summer if too dry. Useful for a ground cover in shady areas. Mature height 5"-12", spread 1'-3'
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- Shade to Part Shade
- Deciduous
- Blooms small, bell-shaped, pure white flowers late Spring
- Very Fragrant
- Aggressive ground cover in Northern zones
- Category: Perennial, Ground Cover
- Hardiness Zone: 2-8
- Height: 5-12 Inches
- Spread: 1-3 Feet
- Spacing: 12 Inches
- Bloom Color: White
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Pollinators |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Attributes
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
| • | Woodland Garden |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Habit
| • | Spreading |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Convallaria majalis
Thrives in zones 2-5, grows well in zone 6 and 7a, struggles in 7b-8
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 groundcover. Lily of the Valley greatly benefits from an annual application of organic compost each fall.