Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley)
Ideal for shady areas and heavy clay, Convallaria majalis (Lily of The Valley) is a low-growing rhizomatous perennial forming a lush, spreading groundcover. Blooming for 3 weeks in mid to late spring, up to 15 sweetly scented, nodding, bell-shaped, white flowers hang along slightly arching flowering stems.
Ideal for shady areas and heavy clay, Convallaria majalis (Lily of The Valley) is a low-growing rhizomatous perennial forming a lush, spreading ground cover. Blooming for 3 weeks in mid to late spring, up to 15 sweetly scented, nodding, bell-shaped, white flowers hang along slightly arching flowering stems. Renowned for their powerful floral perfume, they rise above the handsome foliage of paired elliptic green leaves. A real charmer and an outstanding performer, Lily of The Valley is trouble-free, requires little maintenance, and is deer and rabbit resistant. Long-lived, it naturalizes easily to form extensive colonies.
Facts about Lily of the Valley
Requirements
| Hardiness | 2 – 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Convallaria – Lily of the Valley |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late) |
| Height | 6" – 1' (15cm – 30cm) |
| Spread | 9" – 1' (22cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 6″ (15cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Rabbit, Dry Soil |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |