Lily-of-the-valley

Convallaria majalis

Convallaria

Asparagaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–10

This classic spring bloomer prefers cool, moist conditions and partial shade with rich, organic soil. The fragrant white bell flowers appear in late spring, followed by attractive heart-shaped foliage that persists through summer. Spreads slowly by underground rhizomes to form elegant colonies.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

6″

Flowers

white

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days During Dry Periods • Moderate Watering To Maintain Consistent Soil Moisture, Especially During Spring Bloom

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Albania

Arkansas

Austria

Baltic States

Belarus

Belgium

Bulgaria

Central European Rus

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

Denmark

District of Columbia

East European Russia

Finland

France

Germany

Great Britain

Greece

Hungary

Attracts

🐝 Bees

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 25, 2017 by Lisa J (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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