Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
kon-vuh-LAIR-ee-uh muh-JAY-liss
Perennials: Creeping Creeper
Zone
2: -50° to -40°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
It is fragrant and produces a stem of showy white tiny bells. All parts of this plant are very poisonous. This is a long-lived plant which naturalizes easily in woodland areas. Flowering may decrease over time, at which point dividing the plants may become appropriate.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Mid Spring - Late Spring
Habit
Spreading
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Bell
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Poisonous
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Groundcover
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Seasonal Feeding
Micronutrients
Calcium (Ca)
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Vegetative propagation permitted
Division Timing
Divide After Bloom