Bring Fragrance and Beauty to Your Garden with Lily of the Valley
Add a touch of classic elegance to your garden with our Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) rhizomes. You will receive 5 healthy roots, ready to plant and flourish. Known for their intensely sweet fragrance and delicate, bell-shaped flowers, these plants have been cherished for centuries. Imagine your garden filled with the enchanting scent of spring, thanks to these beautiful blooms. These are perfect for adding a ground cover element to your garden.
These plants, also known as May Lily or May Bells, are incredibly easy to grow and maintain. The stems are adorned with tiny white, nodding flowers that release a captivating perfume. The lance-shaped, medium-bright green leaves, reaching 4 to 8 inches in height and 3 to 5 inches in width, provide a lovely backdrop for the blooms. After flowering, attractive red seed pods appear, extending the plant’s visual appeal.
Our Lily of the Valley plants thrive in temperate climates and are perennial in USDA Zones 2-9, ensuring years of enjoyment. They adapt well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and peat. Whether you have a shady area or a spot with partial sun, these versatile plants will flourish. Growing Lily of the Valley offers several benefits, including its ease of care, fragrant blooms, and attractive foliage.
Benefits of Growing Lily of the Valley:
- Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy the sweet and captivating perfume of the bell-shaped flowers.
- Easy to Grow: These plants are low-maintenance and thrive in various conditions.
- Attractive Foliage: The lance-shaped leaves and red seed pods add visual interest throughout the seasons.
- Spreading Ground Cover: Forms a spreading mass, perfect for filling in garden spaces.
- Long-Lasting: Perennial in USDA Zones 2-9, ensuring years of beauty.
We are a licensed nursery in Tennessee (cert.#2235), ensuring you receive healthy and high-quality plants. Planting instructions are included with every order to help you get started. Thank you for considering our Lily of the Valley rhizomes for your garden.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How deep should I plant the Lily of the Valley rhizomes?Plant the rhizomes about 1-2 inches deep, with the growing tip pointing upwards.
- What kind of sunlight do Lily of the Valley plants need?They prefer partial to full shade. Avoid planting them in areas with intense, direct sunlight.
- How often should I water Lily of the Valley?Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. They prefer moisture-retentive soil.
- How quickly will Lily of the Valley spread?They can spread relatively quickly through their rhizomes, forming a dense ground cover over time. You can control the spread by containing the roots.
- Are Lily of the Valley plants toxic?Yes, all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. Keep away from children and pets.
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