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    • Photo of Convallaria majalis flower by Leafari

    Photo by Leafari

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    Also Known As

    • Lily of the Valley

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-9"
    • W: 6"-60"

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

    3.5" | $11

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    Convallaria majalis plant details

    Convallaria majalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Convallaria majalis

    Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: asparagaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 60 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, houseplant, toxic, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Convallaria majalis

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Fragrance, abundance of bloom, ease of culture, success in shade, and colonizing tendencies combine to make this wonderfully undemanding plant a universal favorite; tiny bright-white fragrant bells in early spring rise on stalks to perch just above the glossy 6-9" leaves; a perfect choice for fairy gardens. Sh-PSh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    (LILY OF THE VALLEY) This spreading perennial is grown for its incredible evocative fragrance! Nodding bells of white on stems 6-12” tall in spring fill the air with scent. Very easy to grow in well drained moist soils…prefers colder winter climates, may struggle in Zones 6-7. Perfect for a lightly shaded area under deciduous trees where it won’t overrun more dainty plantings. This will grow under walnut trees. Just a few stems in a small vase will perfume a room. Muguet Des Bois! USDA Z2-7

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Convallaria majalis, commonly called Lily of the Valley, is a lovely, herbaceous, clump-forming perennial that forms a light, airy groundcover. Short spikes of white, bell-shaped flowers emerge from the center of broad, lance-shaped glossy green leaves. Thrives in organically enriched, moist, well-drained soil. Lily of the Valley makes a beautiful naturalized groundcover in shady gardens.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    If you plan to plant your lily of the valley pips indoors to force, these are the pips to choose. They are oversized, the top 10% of what our grower harvests. Theses pips are designed to be planted in pots and grown under bright lights; they'll flower in just a few weeks. And of course, after blooming inside they can be transplanted to a shady spot outdoors to grace the yard with more fragrant bells next season and beyond. 6 flowering size pips, enough for a 5-6' pot. Botanical relief to get you through the last weeks of cabin fever.

    By: Leafari

    A popular spring shade plant: waxy, fragrant, bell-shaped flowers are held above the upright, elliptic foliage. Lily-of-the-Valley's spreading habit makes it a useful groundcover under deciduous trees or in areas with partial sun or shade. The fragrance is one of those classics for spring. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Fragrant bell shaped flowers hang beneath handsome leaves. An old beloved favorite. Makes an admirable groundcover in good conditions, and can be surprisingly adept to less than perfect environmental factors. Grows about 6-9" tall and slowly spreads in goood soil. Recommended by: the United States National Arboretum.

    By: Fantastic Plants

    Gardening facts about Convallaria majalis plant

    How to Grow Convallaria majalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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