the land of the white lilies Giant Bordeaux Lily of the Valley – America's Gardens Nursery

the land of the white lilies Giant Bordeaux Lily of the Valley – America's Gardens NurseryAdd charm to shaded areas with this easy to grow perennial. Convallaria majalis, also known as Lily of the Valley, features fragrant, white, bell shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Its flowers add charm to cut flower displays. The Bordeaux giant lily of the valley has even larger white flowers that bloom in early spring! ConvallariamajalisBordeauxcap C o n v a l l a r i a m a j a l i s prime cap B o r d e a u x prime Care Best

Add charm to shaded areas with this easy-to-grow perennial. Convallaria majalis, also known as Lily-of-the-Valley, features fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Its flowers add charm to cut-flower displays. The Bordeaux giant lily of the valley has even larger white flowers that bloom in early spring!

Care

Best grown in partial or full sun. Average water needs. Water regularly, do not over water. Hardy in zones 3-9.

Growth Habit

Growing 6-8" tall, Convallaria majalis is often grown as a ground cover. It forms a lush green carpet of attractive foliage. Hardy and carefree, this shade perennial thrives even in moist areas where grass won't grow. It's also a great container plant. Although the plant pips may not flower the first season, they will naturalize and multiply in future seasons. Blooms in May-June.

Toxicity

Lily of the Valley is very poisonous to pets! When dogs or cats ingest lily of the valley, severe clinical signs can be seen, including vomiting, diarrhea, a drop in heart rate, severe cardiac arrhythmias, and possibly seizures. Deer tend to pass it by.