Lily of the Valley Convallaria majalis 3.5" Live Plant - Fragrant Shade Groundcover
About This Plant
Convallaria majalis, commonly known as Lily of the Valley, is a woodland perennial prized for its sweetly fragrant white bell-shaped flowers and glossy green foliage. It forms a dense, low-growing groundcover that thrives in shade and spreads over time through underground rhizomes, naturalizing in shaded garden areas.
What You Will Receive
3.5" live plant of Convallaria majalis (Lily of the Valley). This description reflects a live plant offered in 3.5 inch size as a rooted specimen suitable for shaded woodland garden settings.
Growing Information
- Light: Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8
- Growth: Low, spreading groundcover; mature height 6–10 inches; spread 12–24 inches (expands by rhizomes)
- Bloom: Mid to Late Spring; flowers are fragrant and white
Care and Use
Plant in partial to full shade and allow naturalization by underground rhizomes. Remove old foliage after it dies back to keep beds tidy. Divide established clumps every few years if desired to control spreading. Garden uses include woodland gardens, shade gardens, under trees, cottage gardens, and naturalized borders.
Note: All parts of Lily of the Valley are toxic if ingested. Exercise caution around children and pets.
Live Plant Notice
Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.
Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.
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