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Lily-Of-The-Valley

Convallaria Majalis

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Overview

Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis) is an enchanting perennial ground cover reaching 6-12 inches in height. Admired for its dainty, bell-shaped, fragrant white flowers in late spring, it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Spreads vigorously through rhizomes, ideal for woodland gardens. Beware: All parts are toxic if ingested. Zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge planting with minimal maintenance requirements.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance; it thrives in partial to full shade
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — it thrives in partial to full shadeLily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — In late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with delicate white, sometimes pink-tinged, image 89Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — In late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with delicate white, sometimes pink-tinged, image 41Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge planting with minimal maintenance requirementsLily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge plantingLily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — consider its utility as a ground cover under deciduous trees or within shaded borders; spreads, image 42+118

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Liliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance; it thrives in partial to full shade
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — it thrives in partial to full shade
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — In late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with delicate white, sometimes pink-tinged, image 89
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — In late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with delicate white, sometimes pink-tinged, image 41
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge planting with minimal maintenance requirements
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge planting
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — consider its utility as a ground cover under deciduous trees or within shaded borders; spreads, image 42
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — it thrives in partial to full shade; white flowers in the garden
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge planting with minimal maintenance requirements; ground cover /
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — In late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with delicate white, sometimes pink-tinged, flowers; so
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Spreads vigorously through rhizomes, ideal for woodland gardens
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — so caution is advised in gardens frequented by pets or small children; fragrant white flowers in late, image 76
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — so caution is advised in gardens frequented by pets or small children; fragrant white flowers in late, image 92
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Beware: All parts are toxic if ingested; in late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with, image 100
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge planting with minimal maintenance requirements, image 53
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — white flowers in the garden; ground cover / perennial with white blooms, image 78
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 70
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Spreads vigorously through rhizomes, ideal for woodland gardens; it thrives in partial to full shade and, image 35
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — white flowers in the garden; ground cover / perennial with white blooms, image 94
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — so caution is advised in gardens frequented by pets or small children; fragrant white flowers in late, image 44
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance, image 47
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade; its picturesque look and olfactory allure certainly make it, image 48
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Beware: All parts are toxic if ingested; in late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with, image 68
Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Spreads vigorously through rhizomes, ideal for woodland gardens; it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers
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