Convallaria majalis

Lily of The Valley

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Common Name: 

Lily of The Valley

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

35°C

Minimum temperature: 

7°C

Maximum height: 

20 cm

Maximum width: 

45 cm

Lily of The Valley (Convallaria majalis) - Description

C. majalis is native to many northern regions of the Old World, and naturalized in the United States and Canada. It blooms for a short period in the early spring, bearing small, sweet-scented, waxy white bells along one side. It also bears broad, glossy green leaves with bright red berries that may appear in the fall.

Lily of The Valley (Convallaria majalis) - Blooming

Plant blooms in early spring for a short period of time with bell-shaped, fragrant, white or pale pink flowers.

Lily of The Valley (Convallaria majalis) - Growth

Rhizomatous perennials. Convallarias will grow 6-8 in. high. Does best in full sun to full shade. Grow Convallaria in a woodland garden. Can also use as a groundcover in a border that is damp and shady. If an indoor flower display is desired, lift and pot up rhizomes in fall. Plants may require some gentle force to encourage growth. Replant outdoors after the flowering season.

Lily of The Valley (Convallaria majalis) - Planting

Convallarias should be planted in fall, 2 in. deep. If planting pips, space them 5 in. apart. If planting clumps, space them 1-2 ft. apart from each other. Once the plant goes dormant, plant it outside.

Lily of The Valley (Convallaria majalis) - Pest

Common problems include anthracnose, gray mold, and white mold.

Lily of The Valley (Convallaria majalis) - Soil and irrigation

Convallarias require rich, leafy soil with regular water.

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