Lily of the Valley

Lilies of the Valley have clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers that hang from a strong reedy stalk. There may be a dozen or more blossoms per plant. Their outstanding feature is their sweet fragrance; their scent has even inspired perfumes. The best way to appreciate the fragrance is to plant Lilies of the Valley along a walkway or in raised containers which you regularly pass by.

Lily of the Valley Flowering time:

Late spring

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Lily of the Valley Plant height:

6 -12" (15 - 30 cm)

Lily of the Valley Minimum planting depth:

Plant pips 1" (2 -3 cm) below soil surface
For already potted plants, make sure soil around plant is well tamped down and plant is well watered

Lily of the Valley Hardiness zones:

Can survive in zones 2 - 9, but does best in zones 3 - 7

Lily of the Valley Colours:

White; however, the cultivated variety Rosea is pale pink

Lily of the Valley Shape/form:

A dozen or more fragrant, nodding, bell-shaped blossoms suspended from a strong, reedy stalk Two or three broad, upright, glossy, pointed leaves

Lily of the Valley Alternate names:

Latin name: Convallaria majalis

Lily of the Valley Flowering Time

Good as a container plant, ground cover, cut flower, in borders, rock gardens, under trees or shrubs, or in a woodland garden
Tolerates both acid and alkaline soil, sun and shade, but prefers partial shade with moist, humus-rich soil

Warnings

All parts of the plant are poisonous