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Convallaria majalis

Lily of the Valley (May Lily, Mugget, Mayflower)

Numerous, tiny, fragrant, bell-like flowers appear on arching stems. A showy ground cover for difficult, shady locations.

  • »  Fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers, on arching stems above the foliage
  • »  After the flowers finish, red berries form
  • »  Bright green, lance-shaped leaves
  • »  Bloom Time: Early spring

10cm Potted
$10.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:25-30 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
Growth Rate
• Fast
Attributes
• Berries
Flowering Time
• Early Spring
• Spring
Habit
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Convallaria majalis

Seeds of Convallaria majalis may cause a mild stomach upset if ingested. Has been known to cause heart complications.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Convallaria majalis

Spreads by rhizomes and grows best in a moist, fertile soil, in full to partial shade. Great ground cover for shady locations. Flowering may become sparse as the patch becomes denser; thinning of plants may be required.