Convallaria majalis

Common Name: Lily of the Valley

A charming, old-fashioned favorite. Arching racemes of pendulous, bell-shaped, pure white flowers appear in spring and last for several weeks. These blooms are very fragrant; they are even used in making perfume! Tiny orange berries follow the flowers.

Despite the dainty appearance of the blossoms, Convallaria is actually a tough, vigorous groundcover. Use it to cover slopes and riverbanks or in shady woodland sites, even under trees.

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Product Profile

Grade #2 Bare Root

Height:

6.0-8.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

2,3,4,5,6,7

Flower Color:

White Shades Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Ground Cover

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Lily of the Valley grows best in woodland-like conditions: fertile, humus-rich, moist soil and partial to full shade. It will, however, grow in full sun in northern regions if the soil remains moist. Be careful when siting this plant--though it may take a while to get started, this plant will spread rapidly, forming a dense, weed-smothering groundcover.

Lily of the Valley greatly benefits from an annual application of organic compost each fall.

Convallaria

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Grade #1

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late winter to spring

Finish:

6-8

Grade #2

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late winter to spring

Finish:

7-9 weeks

Growing Temperature:

60-62° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed lightly at 50-75 ppm N at each irrigation.

For Controlled Release or Slow Release Fertilizer, see your preferred supplier for recommended rates for incorporation or top dressing, as it varies by fertilizer.

Vernalization:

Pips arrive vernalized.

Pests & Diseases:

Weevil, nematodes.

Anthracnose, leaf spots, leaf streak (Colleocephalus), stem rot (Botrytis paeoniae), leaf blotch (Ascochyta), crown gall.

Potting & Timing:

Plant 4 pips per gallon container. 6-8 weeks finish time.

Moisture:

For potting soil use commercial planting media. Keep moist during the growing season. Tolerates summer drought.

Planting Level:

Plant pips so that the conical end points up and the tops stick up just slightly above the soil.

PGRs/Pinching:

Not required.

Lighting:

Provide light to moderate shade.

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993

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Characteristics

Height:

6.0-8.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-18.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

2,3,4,5,6,7

Flower Color:

White Shades Pink shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun) Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun) Full Shade (< 4 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Average Water Needs Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0) Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0) Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Mid Spring

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Rapid

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Border Plant Container Cut Flower Easy To Grow Fragrant Flowers Ground Cover

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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Gardening Tips

Lily of the Valley greatly benefits from an annual application of organic compost each fall.

Cultural Info

Convallaria

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Grade #1

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late winter to spring

Finish:

6-8

Grade #2

Container:

Trade 1 Gallon Container

When to Plant:

Late winter to spring

Finish:

7-9 weeks

Growing Temperature:

60-62° F

Soil PH:

5.8-6.5

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.0 pour through method

Fertility:

Vernalization:

Pips arrive vernalized.

Pests & Diseases:

Weevil, nematodes.

Anthracnose, leaf spots, leaf streak (Colleocephalus), stem rot (Botrytis paeoniae), leaf blotch (Ascochyta), crown gall.

Potting & Timing:

Plant 4 pips per gallon container. 6-8 weeks finish time.

Moisture:

For potting soil use commercial planting media. Keep moist during the growing season. Tolerates summer drought.

Planting Level:

Plant pips so that the conical end points up and the tops stick up just slightly above the soil.

PGRs/Pinching:

Not required.

Lighting:

Provide light to moderate shade.

Awards & Fun Facts

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993

Benchcards

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