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GardenWhite_Green thick leaves with very small white flowers

 

Lily-of-the-Valley

This sweetly scented ground cover is an old-fashioned favorite. A standby for shade, it can spread quickly.

Note: All parts of lily-of-the-valley are poisonous.

Plant Name: Convallaria majalis

Growing Conditions: Shade and moist, well-drained soil

Size: To 1 foot tall; clumps can spread several feet wide

Zones: 2-7

Grow it with: Lily-of-the-valley looks great as a carpet under taller plants such as bleeding heart.

Click here to learn more about growing lily-of-the-valley

Click here to learn about other great shade plants to grow with lily-of-the-valley


weddingflowers777 says:
Lily of the Valley Handkerchiefs are some of the prettiest and are often used for weddings. Thanks f...
Lily of the Valley Handkerchiefs are some of the prettiest and are often used for weddings. Thanks for ideas! http://www.mayweddingflowers.com/white-wedding-flower
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Lily of the Valley Handkerchiefs are some of the prettiest and are often used for weddings. Thanks for ideas! http://www.mayweddingflowers.com/white-wedding-flower

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