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| Lily of the Valley |
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
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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
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Photo courtesy of Garys Perennials
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Available: Currently
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| $5.00 each
in 3.5 inch pots
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Native Plant |
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Good Fragrance |
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Butterfly Plant |
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Hummingbird Plant |
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Good Fall Color |
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Berries & Fruits |
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Deer resistant |
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| Ease of Culture |
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Easy |
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Not Too Hard |
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Difficult or Tricky |
| Evergreen |
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Yes |
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Semi |
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No |
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Wildflower |
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Shrub |
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Grass or grass-like |
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Perennial |
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Tree |
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Ground cover |
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Fern |
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Vine |
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| Light Exposure |
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Full sun |
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Mostly sunny |
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Half and half |
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Full shade |
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Mostly shady |
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| Soil Condition |
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Sandy |
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Organic |
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Clay |
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Average |
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| Moisture Tolerance |
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Dry |
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Wet |
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Moist |
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Moderate |
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| Height |
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12" or less
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24" to 36" |
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12" to 24" |
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36" or taller |
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| Color |
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White/whitish |
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Pink |
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Blue |
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Yellows |
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Rose |
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Green |
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Orange, coral |
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Violet |
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Brown |
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Peach, salmon |
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Lavender |
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Mauve |
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Red, scarlet |
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Purple |
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Tan |
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Early spring |
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Early summer |
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Early fall |
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Mid spring |
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Mid summer |
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Mid fall |
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Late spring |
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Late summer |
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Late fall |
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We welcome your suggestions and comments. Please tell us how we can improve, or if there are other plants you wish we carried.
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