Scientific name: Convallaria majalis
Family: ASPARGACEAE
Common names: “Lily of the valley” “May lily” “Our Lady’s tears” “May bells”
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 3-8
Light: Part – full shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Fertile loamy clay
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 6-8″ W 8-12″ – groundcover
Leaf and Stem shape: Wide linear leaves
Flower: Arching racemes of small, highly fragrant, bell-shaped flowers followed by red berries
Maintenance: Low – zero, will spread and can be quite invasive in the right conditions
Landscape use: Groundcover, shrub underplanting, cottage & informal garden, cut flowers
Propagate: By seed and division
Pests & Disease: Nothing serious, Deer resistant
Comments: Native to Northern temperate regions of Europe and Asia, highly toxic if ingested, ~AGM winner
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