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

Convallariamajalis

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Genus

Convallaria (kon-vuh-LAIR-ee-uh)

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Species

majalis (maj-AY-liss)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Deciduous

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

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