A rhizomatous, spreading groundcover perennial. Veined lanceolate-ovate to elliptic green leaves. Erect, slightly arching flower stems bloom in spring with white or pink, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers. Orange-red berries may appear in fall. Foliage may decline during hot summers. Good cut flower.
Convallaria majalis
Lily of the valley
Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
- Great groundcover
- Delicate white flowers in early spring
- Sweetly scented
- Dependable
- Low maintenance
- Great cut flower
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Vigorous
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. It spreads rapidly by rhizomes in good conditions to the point of being weedy and forming large colonies. Easily propagated in spring or fall by division.
Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 9-12 in
Spacing: 8-12 in
Price Level 1: $19.99~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Low Maintenance
- Fragrant
- Vigorous
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Convallaria
Common Name: Lily of the Valley
A rhizomatous, spreading groundcover perennial. Veined lanceolate-ovate to elliptic green leaves. Erect, slightly arching flower stems bloom in spring with white or pink, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers. Orange-red berries may appear in fall. Foliage may decline during hot summers. Good cut flower.