Convallaria majalis
Lily of the Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone 2-7
An old fashioned favorite with wonderfully scented, white nodding bell-shaped blooms! Emerald green foliage spreads to serve as an excellent groundcover.
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
This is an aggressive plant, also toxic, so place it carefully.
When to Divide
spring, right after flower
Good Companions
False Spirea
(Astilbe japonica),
Turtle Head
(Chelone lyonii),
Cinnamon Fern
(Osmunda cinnamomea),
Plantain Lily
(Hosta )
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
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Fragrant |
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Cut Flowers |
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Ground Cover |
Critter Resistance
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Deer Resistant |
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Rabbit Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)