Convallaria majalis 'Variegata'

Also Known As

Convallaria latifolia
Convallaria linnaei
Convallaria mappii
Convallaria transcaucasica
Polygonatum majale
Variegated Lily of the Valley

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Convallaria majalis 'Variegata' plant details

Convallaria majalis 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber with green and variegated foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. 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 'Variegata'

Plant type: perennial groundcover bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: asparagaceae, liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, showy, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Convallaria majalis 'Variegata'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful perennial groundcover offers not only stalks of fragrant white fairy-bell flowers in spring but wide variegated foliage to be enjoyed the rest of the season. PSh-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

Variegated lily of the valley is a fairly uncommon variety of groundcover for partial shade. It has the same fragrant white flowers in spring as the species but the foliage features a beautiful margin of gold that turns to cream throughout the growing season. Growing in dry shade it was quite slow to increase for me; 2 became 5 over a period of 4 years. Consistent moisture is a major key to increasing quickly, 5 became almost 30 since last summer. Now we can share them with you! Just like the common lily of the valley, this can be a fast spreading thick groundcover. I don't recommend it as a companion for smaller plants. It is great for large perennials like big hostas, Ligularia, Kirengeshoma etc. or under large shrubs or small trees.

By: Botanophilia

Edged lily of the valley. Green leaves with a thin gold edge. The photo was taken late in the season when the edge had faded quite a bit. It is very pronounced in the spring and summer. White flowers. Both of these are grow just a the more common version and spread just as quickly if they are in a place where they are happy.