Convallaria, Variegated Lily of the Valley, May Bells, Our Lady's Tears 'Variegata'

Convallariamajalis

Genus
Convallaria (kon-vuh-LAIR-ee-uh)
Species
majalis (maj-AY-liss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elkton, Maryland

Roslindale, Massachusetts

Florence, South Carolina

Collierville, Tennessee

Port Washington, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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J
Collierville, TN | April 2022 | positive

They are blooming in my zone 7b shade garden now. Love the beautiful variegated foliage!

B
Oostburg, WI | January 2015 | positive

Not quite as vigorous as the species but will still take up a lot of real estate. Not terribly reversion prone compared to other variega...Read More

C
ROSLINDALE, MA | February 2014 | neutral

There are several variegated varieties. All of them revert quickly to the plain-leafed species unless the gardener exerts continual vigil...Read More

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