Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley is a flower in the Asparagaceae family. It grows best in part shade to shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 2-7.
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Rhizomatous perennial (division) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Fragrant white bells; shade groundcover. Note: Highly toxic if eaten; spreads aggressively.
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a hardy shade groundcover with intensely fragrant white bell flowers, spreading by rhizomatous pips. All parts are toxic, and it can be invasive.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Convallaria majalis|Hardiness zones: 2-7|Propagation: division (pips/rhizome)|Light: Part shade to shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 6-12 inches
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