By Tom Knight

Author  Bio Lily-of-the-valley is a shade-loving plant that produces delicate white bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring.

Plant Common Name	Lily-of-the-Valley
Plant Species	Convallaria majalis
Plant Type	Herbaceous - Perennial
Plant Height & Spread	Normal Size Height:   6 to 12 inches Spread:  Infinity (over a long period of time) Controlled Size Height:   N/A Spread:  N/A
Plant Positive Points	Great shade-loving (shade requiring!) plant that provides good spring color. A spreading growth habit by producing shoots off of an underground stem called a rhizome.
Plant Negative Points	Can become somewhat invasive over time. Does not do well in full sun.
Plant Sun/Shade
Plant USDA Hardiness Zone	zone2, zone3, zone4, zone5, zone6, zone7
Plant USDA Hardiness Text
Plant Use on Railroad	Groundcover for shady locations.
Plant Misc Notes

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