Location specific values:
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Plant specific values:
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American Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria pseudomajalis) | Easyscape Plant Profile

American Lily-Of-The-Valley

(Convallaria pseudomajalis)

American Lily-Of-The-Valley (Convallaria pseudomajalis)

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Climate Requirements for Richmond, Virginia

This Plant Your Site Plant Suitability for Your Location
Precipitation 39" - 83" 43" Aquatic Aquatic
High Temp. 71°F - 90°F 90°F Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. Excellent
Low Temp. 16°F - 30°F 27°F Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant Excellent
This plant should grow well at your location with about N inches per year (Y minutes per month) of irrigation.

Summary

Convallaria pseudomajalis, commonly known as American Lily-Of-The-Valley, is a deciduous perennial herb native to cool, temperate woodlands of the Eastern United States, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters) and a width of 0.4-0.5 feet (0.1-0.2 meters). This plant forms dense colonies with broad, elliptical leaves and produces arching racemes of fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers in late spring to early summer, which are highly valued for their sweet scent and delicate appearance.

American Lily-Of-The-Valley is appreciated for its fragrant flowers and ability to form a ground cover in shady areas, making it a popular choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized areas. It thrives in part shade to full shade, preferring consistently moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to leaf spot and root rot if conditions are too wet. Gardeners should be aware that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested, and it can spread aggressively, potentially becoming invasive in some conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.5-1 feet
  • Width: 0.4-0.5 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Fragrant, Groundcover, Rabbit Resistant

Natural Habitat

Cool, temperate woodlands of the Eastern United States, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains

Other Names

Common Names:

Scientific Names: Convallaria majuscula, Convallaria montana, Convallaria majalis var. montana, Convallaria pseudomajalis, Convallaria majalis subsp. majuscula, Convallaria majalis var. majuscula, Convallaria parviflora

GBIF Accepted Name: Convallaria pseudomajalis W.Bartram