Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis

Lily of the Valley blooms from April through May.

Bloom time

Apr–May

Hardiness

Zones 2–7

Sun

Full shade

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

0.2 m × 0.3 m

Type

Perennial

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Bloom calendar

When Lily of the Valley is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Lily of the Valley

Plant it in full shade. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 2–7. Expect it to reach about 0.2 m tall and 0.3 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.

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