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 2–10Climate Temperate

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — fragrant white flowers in late spring

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist; note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic, image 50

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) — Zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge planting with minimal maintenance requirements, image 53

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — fragrant white flowers in late spring; beware: All parts are toxic if ingested, image 49

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Spreads vigorously through rhizomes, ideal for woodland gardens; it thrives in partial to full shade and, image 51

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance; it thrives in partial to full shade, image 54

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — so caution is advised in gardens frequented by pets or small children; fragrant white flowers in late, image 60

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; consider its utility as a ground cover, image 59

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — consider its utility as a ground cover under deciduous trees or within shaded borders; spreads, image 58

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — In late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with delicate white, sometimes pink-tinged, image 57

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or, image 56

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — it thrives in partial to full shade; white flowers in the garden, image 55

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; bell-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance, image 63

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade; its picturesque look and olfactory allure certainly make it, image 64

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — it thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist; note that all parts of the plant are highly toxic, image 66

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — fragrant white flowers in late spring; beware: All parts are toxic if ingested, image 65

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — its picturesque look and olfactory allure certainly make it a worthwhile addition to any shade garden, image 61

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Spreads vigorously through rhizomes, ideal for woodland gardens; it thrives in partial to full shade and, image 67

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) — white flowers in the garden; ground cover / perennial with white blooms, image 62

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — Zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or edge planting with minimal maintenance requirements, image 69

Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) — In late spring, usually around May, you'll be greeted with delicate white, sometimes pink-tinged, image 73

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) — well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH; zones 2-7, providing a delicate underlayer or, image 72

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