Convallaria Species, American Lily of the Valley, Lily of the Valley

Convallariapseudomajalis

Genus
Convallaria (kon-vuh-LAIR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Convallaria majuscula
Convallaria parviflora
Convallaria
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

San Francisco, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Chester, Illinois

Chicago, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Bloomington, Indiana

Kimmell, Indiana

Ames, Iowa

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Auburn Hills, Michigan

Eastpointe, Michigan

Webberville, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Pequot Lakes, Minnesota

Iuka, Mississippi

Berlin, New Hampshire

Brookline, New Hampshire

Verona, New Jersey

Buffalo, New York

Piffard, New York

Clemmons, North Carolina

Concord, North Carolina

Bucyrus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio

Hamilton, Ohio

Lebanon, Ohio

Ravenna, Ohio

Warren, Ohio

Irving, Texas

Blacksburg, Virginia

Richmond, Virginia

Spokane, Washington(2 reports)

Madison, Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Aurora, OH (Zone 6b) | 2 days ago | positive

Everyone saying this plant is invasive are on the wrong page. This is Convallaria pseudomajalis; American lily of the valley. Not invasiv...Read More

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Concord, NC | March 2012 | positive

Leaves are much taller, hardier, and a bit limey looking in apperance as compared to the european classic lily of the valley that is not ...Read More

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Dunkirk, NY (Zone 6a) | June 2008 | neutral

While this is very invasive, I wouldn't be without it because of the heavenly fragrance, which starts as the lilacs are ending, before th...Read More

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Middleboro, MA | May 2004 | neutral

Extremely invasive plant. I planted some a few years ago and now I can't get rid of it no matter how much I try to dig it up. Undergrou...Read More

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(Zone 5b) | April 2004 | positive

This is my third or fourth year growing lily of the valley in zone 5 near Chicago. This year I noticed them start blooming around mid-Apr...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | February 2003 | positive

Larger than C. majalis, this U.S. native can also be differentiated by the way its flowers are held higher.

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