Convallaria majalisLily of the valley
科:百合科
Family:Liliaceae
属:铃兰属
common name:Lily of the valley
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Liliaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: North temperate regions
Height: 0.5 to 1 foot
Spread: 0.75 to 1 foot
Bloom Time: April
Bloom Color: White
Sun: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Lily of the valley is a perennial, rhizomatous plant. It does best in full to partial shade and moist fertile soil. It is propagated by division and plantings should be thinned when flowering becomes sparse.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Lily of the valley has very dainty white, bell-shaped flowers which are very sweet smelling and bloom in early spring.
Problems:
Stem rot, anthracnose, and leaf spot can sometimes be a problem.
Uses:
An excellent ground cover and can be grown under trees in shade. May not be good for a perennial bed because it needs room to spread. The flowers make good cut flowers.
