Convallaria majalis
Lily-of-the-Valley
Description
This herbaceous perennial plant is a beautiful flowering plant that does best in shade.The flowers are fragrant, nodding, white, bell shaped flowers on a slender green stalk. This plant can be used as a groundcover. The leaves can be 9" long and 4" across; they are erect and dark green. All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Orange
Fruit Season
Fall
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive, Poisonous
Design Styles
Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Walkways
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.