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Botanical Name: Convallaria
Common Name: Lily of the Valley
Hardiness: Zone 2 - 8
Exposure: Partial Shade/Full Shade
Bloom Time: Spring
Flower Colours: White
Foliage: Lance-shaped
Height: 6 - 8 inches
Spread: 12 - 16 inches
Soil Type: Average to fertile
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Care Level: Easy
Convallaria majalis

General Description:
Arching flower stems adorned with many small 1/4 inch white, bell-shaped flowers in the spring. The red berries that follow are sweet, but poisonous.

Care and Maintenance:
Requires moisture-retentive soil. Can be potted for display indoors then replanted outdoors after flowering. Spreads freely. Prefers fertile, humus rich, moist soil.

Uses & Features:
Ground Cover
Fragrant
Bouquets
Varieties Available:
majalis