Xela's Garden
Plants In Xela's Garden
Lily of the Valley
Reminders for this plant
Due 6 days ago:
Divide
Divide and replant congested colonies in September, applying a generous mulch of composted leaf mould around the base of the plant.
Photos of this plant
About this plant
Genus: Convallaria.
Species: Convallaria majalis.
Planted Vistabile Utility bed
Bought Woolworths pck of 5
Lily-of-the-valley is an excellent groundcover plant for moist, humus-rich areas of the garden, quickly spreading to form a fragrant carpe ,
The diminutive, pearl-like flowers are traditionally an important part of spring wedding bouquets.
* Plant type: perennial
ground cover
* Position: East , West , North
partial shade
* Soil Type: Acid , Normal , Heavy Clay (remains damp)
* Soil PH: Neutral, Acid, Alkaline
* Flowers: April - May
* shape: bell
* Colour: white
* Fragrant: Yes , Yes
* Ease of maintenance: Easy
* Height: 20cm
* Spread: 60cm
* Winter Colour: not-applicable
* Poisonous: toxic if eaten
* Evergreen: No