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Convallaria majalis
Lily of the Valley Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Who does not know and love the sweet perfume of Lily of the Valley? Lily of the Valley was introduced from Europe some time ago, and has escaped from cultivation throughout the east. In the north, it grows vigorously and makes a very good ground cover in moist shady places. It is much slower growing in the south and can be helped by loosening the soil and adding organic matter. While it may be too aggressive to be planted in a perennial border, it does work very well with shrubs and trees. The fragrant white bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring and at least some should be cut and brought indoors. As a distraction away from its rather ratty late summer foliage, plant some ferns, Hardy Begonias, Wood Asters, and Hearts-a-Bustin with it. Cat# 1258

Convallaria majalis, Lily of the Valley
Photo courtesy of Garys Perennials
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Native Plant X Good Fragrance Butterfly Plant
Hummingbird Plant Good Fall Color Berries & Fruits
X Deer resistant
Ease of Culture
Easy X Not Too Hard Difficult or Tricky
Evergreen
Yes Semi X No
Plant Type
Wildflower Shrub Grass or grass-like
X Perennial Tree X Ground cover
Fern Vine
Light Exposure
Full sun Mostly sunny X Half and half
X Full shade X Mostly shady
Soil Condition
Sandy X Organic
Clay X Average
Moisture Tolerance
Dry Wet
X Moist X Moderate
Height
X 12" or less
24" to 36"
12" to 24" 36" or taller
Color
X White/whitish Pink Blue
Yellows Rose Green
Orange, coral Violet Brown
Peach, salmon Lavender Mauve
Red, scarlet Purple Tan
Bloom Time
Early spring Early summer Early fall
Mid spring Mid summer Mid fall
X Late spring Late summer Late fall

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