Lily Of The Valley Plant
Lily Of The Valley Plant
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria Majalis is a woodland native blooming perennial with lovely ivory (or occasionally pink) flowers that bloom in the summertime. The plant flourished in mixed or full shade lighting conditions in USDA planting zones 3 to 9.
Lily of the valley has a wonderfully fresh, sweet, and delicate fragrance. It has a light floral scent reminiscent of springtime, with subtle hints of honey and jasmine. It's a subtle and calming scent that many gardeners look forward to all year.
The small flowers look like tiny little bells. They are abundant and bloom in the springtime, breaking up the monotony after the long months of winter. The flowers can grow as tall as 8" tall.
Lily of the Valley grows in 12" wide clumps, making a beautiful ground cover. It develops leafy shoots, and a colony can form from a single clump.
Caring for Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley has very few care demands and is easy to maintain.
- The main thing to remember is to give it plenty of moisture. Make sure to water it regularly and keep the soil evenly moist. It requires about 1" of water each week.
- The plants need a nice, shady spot out of the direct sunshine.
- If the soil is too dry, add some compost to help retain moisture.
- Make sure to deadhead the flowers so the plants can store energy for the next season.
- Lily of the valley spreads quickly, so be sure to thin out the plants every few years by dividing them to use in other parts of your yard or to share with friends. You will have an abundance of beautiful flowers.
With these simple tips, you can enjoy a beautiful lily of the valley garden for years to come!
Order Your Lily of the Valley From Wholesale Nursery Today
Lily and Blackberry Lily of the Valley is a beautiful, moisture-loving shade species. Order yours today from Wholesale Nursery--you will not be disappointed with the results.
Shipping Information
We dig fresh our plants and ship immediately. We ship US Mail, Priority shipping. You will receive a tracking number once your plants ship. All plants will be fine in their packages for up to 3 days after receiving.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. We dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic. This is superior protection for plants in transit for up to 12 days.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants and inspect the same day received. We offer 3 days to report any problems with your order. Bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days of receiving unless weather-related problems prohibit planting. Store in a cool place and keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted. Water for the first week daily after planting.