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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

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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Convallaria Majalis
Convallaria Majalis
Convallaria Majalis
Convallaria Majalis
Convallaria Majalis

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