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Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis

This groundcover came with the house, and I’ve let it do its thing. Very pretty after it emerges, but is slowly creeping toward the sidewalk where I don’t want it to go. Unfortunately, even though I pull the volunteers they seem to be advancing every year! I think this would be a great plant to let wander in a moist area with concrete boundaries.

  • Plant Type
  • Groundcover
    • Shade Grade
    • B
    • Light Requirement
    • Part Shade
    • Shade
    • Location
    • Front Garden
    Nursery Tag

    Height 6-8". Spread 6 - 8". Growth Rate: Medium

    Gardener's Log

    : Came with the house, a somewhat small patch in front of the east living room window

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    Lily of the Valley

    Shade Grade

    B

    This lovely groundcover looks and smells great in the spring. Looks ratty by August, perhaps because the location is pretty dry. Spreads slowly but unwanted plants are difficult to pull.

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    Hi! I'm Lorie and I wrangle plants in a muddy, feral shade garden in the Pacific Northwest. I built this site to serve as a gardening journal and quasi-accurate record of planting successes and failures. My goal is to help "future me" be a better gardener. I hope what I've learned along the way can be useful to you too. Thanks for visiting!

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