Lily Of The Valley Plant

Lily of the Valley Plants For Sale The Lily of the Valley (convallaria majalis) is a fragrant perennial flower you may have heard of in songs, poems, or stories. It is a European and Asian native, prized by the Royal Horticultural Society for its delicacy and association with purity and beauty. Lily of the Valley Plant Details Family: Asparagaceae Light Requirement:Partial shade Water Needs: Moderate Height: 6-12 in Spread: 12 in Growth Rate: Fast Soil Preference: Loamy, Moist Bloom Time: April, May Flower Color: White Wildlife Value:Moths,Butterflies, Beetles Noteworthy Characteristics of Convallaria Majalis This delicate plant is actually considered a ground cover, despite the fact that it can reach up to 12 inches high. This is because its foliage is rather low-growing and lush, with pairs of wide, oval leaves that come to a point all around the plant. The leaves form a dense mat of foliage around the base and can be nearly as long as the plant is tall, creating a ground-cover effect. The leaves of Lily of the Valley are a deep emerald green and lightly ribbed, and sturdy but flexible. Their wide, round shape makes them perfect to catch the raindrops this plant enjoys. Landscape Uses and Maintenance Lily Of The Valley is a very fragrant flower that thrives in the shade. It enjoys moist, well-drained soil that is full of organic compounds, making it a perfect use for your compost. The white, bell-shaped flowers can be found in groups of 5 to 15 at the end of this plant’s thin stem, hanging down like pendants opening towards the ground. They can swing freely in the breeze due to their thin stems connecting them to the main stem, which gives them an even further bell-like appearance, as the tiny blooms ring delicately. The Lily of the Valley flower is an utter beauty, and its bright white and deep emerald colors will glow in your shady garden.