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Lily of
the Valley
Convallaria |
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Description:
A low-maintenance ground cover that is good for naturalizing a woodland area, especially
where the soil is moist. Lily of the Valley also does well under trees because of
its drought resistance. All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.
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| Common Name: |
Lily of the Valley |
| Botanical
Name: |
Convallaria |
| Type: |
Perennial |
| Soil
Preference: |
Tolerates drought and will grow in moist
soil but prefers well-drained/loamy, sandy or clay soils with a pH of neutral to slightly
alkaline |
| Light
Requirements: |
Partial shade, full shade |
| Attributes: |
Likes moist soils |
| Pests: |
Nematodes, weevils |
| Diseases: |
Crown rot, leaf spot |
| Good Companion
Plants: |
Anemone,
English Ivy, Hosta, Periwinkle,
Snow-on-the-Mountain |
| Care: |
Gently divide in spring. Fertilize with Plant-tone or a
water-soluble fertilizer as recommended. Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Convallaria
majalis
Lily of the Valley
zones 3-9
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| Description: Fragrant white bell-like flowers bloom amidst the large green
leaves in May and June. |
| Bloom Color: |
White |
| Bloom Time: |
May-June |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
6-8" |
| Spread: |
6-12" |
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