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Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis, Asparagaceae

Zones
2–7
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Siberian BuglossBrunnera macrophylla
Shade Provision
Common SnowdropGalanthus nivalis
Pollinator Sharing
Japanese LespedezaLespedeza striata
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Ivy-Leaved CyclamenCyclamen hederifolium
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Grape HyacinthMuscari armeniacum

Lily of the valley produces saponins and other compounds that can inhibit nearby bulb growth including grape hyacinth

Garden PansyViola × wittrockiana

Lily of the valley's toxic compounds can inhibit growth of nearby flowering annuals like pansies

Uses

Functions

Ground CoverFragrance

Common Questions

What zones does Lily of the Valley grow in?

Lily of the Valley grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Lily of the Valley?

Good companions for Lily of the Valley include Siberian Bugloss, Common Snowdrop, Japanese Lespedeza, Ivy-Leaved Cyclamen.

Design guilds with Lily of the Valley and see companion relationships visually.

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