Convallaria majalis, commonly known as Lily of the Valley, is a shade-loving perennial admired for its fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers and lush green foliage. Perfect for shaded home garden beds, woodland gardens, and under trees, these flowers create a delicate, enchanting display in low-light areas. Lily of the Valley is easy to grow, forming dense clumps that make it an excellent ground cover while providing continuous blooms during spring. Its subtle fragrance and charming appearance make it a favorite for ornamental planting and decorative landscaping.
Features
- Produces fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers
- Ideal for shaded garden beds, woodland settings, and borders
- Forms dense, attractive ground cover
- Low-maintenance perennial suitable for shade
- Non-GMO seeds with strong germination
- Long-lasting blooms in spring
- Adds charm and fragrance to shaded landscapes
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Convallaria majalis
- Common Name (US): Lily of the Valley
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height: 1530 cm (612 inches)
- Spread: 2030 cm (812 inches)
- Flower Color: White
- Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
- Soil pH: Neutral to slightly acidic (6.07.0)
- Watering: Moderate; maintain evenly moist soil
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 29
- Sowing Depth: 0.51 cm
- Germination Time: 1428 days at 1820C
- Blooming Season: Spring
- Uses: Shaded garden beds, woodland gardens, ground cover, ornamental planting
- Germination Rate: High-quality, viable seeds
Planting Guide
- Sow seeds in well-draining, humus-rich soil in shaded or partially shaded locations.
- Plant seeds 0.51 cm deep and keep soil evenly moist.
- Germination occurs in 24 weeks under optimal conditions.
- Transplant seedlings to garden beds or woodland settings once strong.
- Space plants 1520 cm apart to allow clump formation.
- Water moderately and maintain moist soil during growth.
- Mulch around plants to retain moisture and protect roots.
- Remove dead foliage after flowering to encourage healthy growth.
- Ideal for ground cover, woodland gardens, and shaded borders.
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