Lily of the Valley Plants For Sale
The Lily of the Valley is a fragrant perennial flower you may have heard of in songs, poems or stories. It is a European and Asian native, prized by the Royal Horticultural Society for its delicacy and association with purity and beauty.
It was introduced to the United States from Europe and has since naturalized. Due to its fast growth rate and aggressive spread properties, it is still considered invasive in many parts of the Midwest, but its tendency to overpower is mostly a problem in lawns and gardens.
Plant Details - Lily of the Valley Plants
Family: Asparagaceae
Light Requirement: Partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 12 in
Growth Rate: Fast
Soil Preference: Loamy, Moist
Bloom Time: April, May
Flower Color: White
Wildlife Value: Moths, Butterflies, Beetles
Noteworthy Characteristics of Lily of the Valley Plants
This delicate plant is actually considered a ground cover, despite the fact that it can reach up to 12 inches high. This is because its foliage is rather low-growing and lush, with pairs of wide, oval leaves that come to a point all around the plant.
The leaves create a dense mat of foliage around the base, and can be nearly as long as the plant is tall, creating a ground cover effect. The leaves of Lily of the Valley are a deep emerald green and lightly ribbed, and sturdy but flexible. Their wide, round shape makes them perfect to catch the raindrops this plant enjoys.
Landscape Uses and Maintenance for Lily of the Valley Plants
The Lily of the Valley is a very fragrant flower that thrives in the shade. It enjoys moist, well-drained soil that is full of organic compounds, making it a perfect use for your compost. The white, bell-shaped flowers can be found in groups of 5 to 15 at the end of this plant’s thin stem, hanging down like pendants opening towards the ground.
They can swing freely in the breeze due to their thin stems connecting them to the main stem, which gives them an even further bell-like appearance, as the tiny blooms ring delicately. This flower is an utter beauty and its bright white and deep emerald colors will glow in your shady garden.
