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Convallaria majalis Flowering Pips

Lily of the Valley

  • »  Pendulous, bell-shaped, pure white flowers from April to May
  • »  Very fragrant; they are even used in making perfume!
  • »  Easy to grow, thick-foliage groundcover for shady areas
  • »  Tiny, orange berries follow the flowers
  • »  Convallaria is poisonous if ingested
  • »  Individual crowns live 5 to 10 years, but rhizomes continue for 25 to 50 years

  • Category:Perennial
  • Hardiness Zone:1-7
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:30-40 cm
  • Bloom Color: White

Photo courtesy of Van Noort Bulb Co. Ltd.

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Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Shade
Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Late Spring
Spring
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Convallaria majalis 'Flowering Pips'

Lily of the Valley grows best in woodland conditions: fertile, humus-rich, moist soil and partial to full shade. It will, however, grow in full sun in northern regions if the soil remains moist. Be careful when siting this plant--though it may take a while to get started, this plant will spread rapidly, forming a dense, weed-smothering groundcover. Lily of the Valley greatly benefits from an annual application of organic compost each fall.