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| Plant Number: 1.160.050 | USDA Zone: 1 - 9 |
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 | Convallaria majalis |
| Common name : Lily-of-the-Valley |
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| One of the most common of old-fashioned perennials, and a favourite for growing as a groundcover in shady areas. Plants form a spreading clump of large green leaves, bearing short spikes of fragrant white bells in late spring. Takes a year or two to establish, then spreads quickly. May go dormant in summer. Tolerant of poor soils, even dry shade, but prefers a rich, moist soil. Protect from afternoon sun. Easy and adaptable, this will even grow well in tubs or mixed containers. CAUTION: Toxic if eaten.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average
Dry
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
White
Blooming Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edging
Rabbit Resistant
Fragrant
Ground Cover
Massed
Poisonous/Toxic
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Medium
Height
10-15 cm
4-6 inches
Spread
30-60 cm
12-23 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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What others say about this plant...
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Lily-of-the-Valley must not be forgotten, for though we grow it in greater quantity in reserve ground for cutting and in woodland, yet its beautiful foliage and sweetest of sweet bloom must be near the front edge of this border also.; Gertrude Jekyll, Wood and Garden |
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