Convallaria majalis

Lily of the Valley

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Fragrant perennial with delicate white bell-shaped flowers. Toxic plant with creeping rhizomes, native to temperate Europe and Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lily of the Valley
Family Asparagaceae
Genus Convallaria
Species Majalis
Origin Europe / Asia
Blooming Late spring, fragrant white bell-shaped flowers
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, humus-rich loam with good drainage and organic matter

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growing season, reduce in dormancy period

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Sunlight & Care

Partial to full shade preferred, can tolerate morning sun only in cooler climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer at planting time and early spring growth

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves after blooming period

Pest Control Aphid Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
800 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
300 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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