Convallaria majalis

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: JJ Neilson Arboretum

 

Description

This herbaceous perennial plant is a beautiful flowering plant that does best in shade.The flowers are fragrant, nodding, white, bell shaped flowers on a slender green stalk. This plant can be used as a groundcover. The leaves can be 9" long and 4" across; they are erect and dark green. All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Orange

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Half, Shade

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Invasive, Poisonous

Design Styles

Wild Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

 

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.