Lily of the Valley - Convallaria Majalis

Lily of the Valley is a scented and delicate plant native to Europe and Asia. It is known for its small, bell-shaped white flowers and sweet, floral fragrance.

The History

It has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. Greek mythology associated it with Apollo, the god of music, poetry, and healing. It was said that the plant grew from the tears Apollo shed when he was mourning the loss of his lover, Hyacinth. The Romans also used it to celebrate the goddess Flora.

The Symbolism of Lily of the Valley

It has several symbolic meanings. In Christianity, the plant is often used in religious ceremonies. It is also a symbol of humility, purity, and sweetness.

Medical Purposes

It was used for medical purposes for centuries. It contains convallatoxin, which treats heart failure and other heart-related conditions. It is a favored choice for perfumes and fragrances. Its sweet and delicate scent is often used in high-end perfumes and luxury skincare products.

Benefits

This is a gorgeous and fragrant plant with a rich history and symbolism. Whether you grow it in your garden or use it for its medicinal or aromatic properties, it will surely bring joy and beauty to your life.

The plant is known for its arched, green stems, which support several tiny, bell-shaped flowers that are usually white but sometimes found with a pale pink color in some varieties. It also produces small, red, and orange inedible berries.

Despite being poisonous, It remains popular for garden enthusiasts due to its lush, fragrant scent, ground-covering, and shading abilities when placed in shady conditions. Moist soil and partial or complete shade are ideal for it. It tolerates various ground environments, including alkaline, acidic, and neutral soil. It will thrive under other plants, such as roses and shrubs, creating an interesting visual in open spaces in a garden.

It is native to the northern hemisphere, and particular varieties can be found in America, China, and Japan. It can be planted anytime from January to December, with its flowers in full bloom between June and September.

Lily of Valley can be easily divided from September to November by digging up the clumps of plants from the ground, dividing their roots into smaller sections, and replanting. Its seeds are usually placed in containers or trays in a cold frame or greenhouse.

While it is a highly toxic plant to animals and humans if ingested, many know the flowers on the plant symbolize happiness, sweetness, and contentment.

The plants' flowers are white tepals, bell-like structures (some plants have pink tepals)-the plant blooms in late spring or mild winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The plant grows into leafy shoots that form colonies of an individual clone. Last, Lilly in the Valley is famous in many gardens, providing a lovely fragrance. It is Hardy in Zone 3.

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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