Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
Family: Asparagaceae
Lily of the Valley grows in partial shade to shade and prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Lily of the Valley
Lily of the Valley growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade to shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Lily of the Valley as Several months with stratification; commonly propagated by rhizomes, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch from seed; rhizomes planted shallowly. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is listed in the Asparagaceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0262
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Lily of the Valley is listed for partial shade to shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Rich, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to shade
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For propagation, the database note is several months with stratification; commonly propagated by rhizomes. Planting-depth guidance: 1/4 inch from seed; rhizomes planted shallowly. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- Several months with stratification; commonly propagated by rhizomes
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch from seed; rhizomes planted shallowly
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years to flowering from seed
Garden Information
- Toxicity / cautions
- Highly toxic if ingested
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.