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Lily-of-the-Valley

Tagged as: Plants for Shady Sites

Botanical Name: Convallaria majalis

Common Name: Lily-of-the-Valley

Updated 3/2012

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Flower Leaf Fruit

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Height: 6-12"  Spread: 12"+  Habit/Form:  ground cover  Zone:  2-8

Cultural Requirements:  Part to full shade, in moist well-drained soils.  Tolerant of many soil conditions.

Ornamental Features:  Small, fragrant white flowers in spring.  May be followed by orange berries later in season.  Berries are poisonous.

Uses in Landscape:  Ground cover.  This plant grows very aggressively.

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