Lily of the Valley Plant Profile
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ก.ย. 2024
- When I picked up some Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) pips from a garden club plant exchange years ago, I wanted a spot for them that was well away from other planting beds because I had been warned about how this plant can take over and be very aggressive. Just to get them in the ground quickly, I stuck them in an empty, dry shade area next to my home’s foundation. To my surprise, not only did they survive, but they actually thrived!
Their spreading tendencies are kept in check by being in that dry, full-shade spot. Give them better growing conditions at your own peril.
They are the definition of low-maintenance. At the beginning of spring, I rake out the old, tattered foliage from their beds and sprinkle in some leaf compost. This isn’t necessary, but it keeps the bed looking neat. Other than that, the only care they need is to pluck out the occasional weed in their midst.
The scent of their blooms in spring is lemony fresh. To pick some Lily of the Valley flowers to enjoy indoors, grasp the stem down at the base and then pull firmly upward in one smooth motion.
Note that they are poisonous and should be kept away from small children and pets.
Over the years, I have collected the pink version of Lily of the Valley as well as one with variegated foliage.
There is a native version, Convallaria majuscule ‘Greene’, that is almost impossible to differentiate from the Eurasian import unless they are side by side. The American one is a bit taller and can be found in the Appalachian woodlands in discrete clumps of just a few plants, rather than in a large patch.
I highly recommend this sweet little flower to beginning gardeners who want an early success to give them confidence to tackle more labor-intensive plantings.
Lily of the Valley - You Can Grow That!
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YOU POISONED BROCK, MR WHITE!!!!
I hadn't realized these flowers come in colors other than white, the ones we enjoyed in the garden of my childhood home, always a sweet-smelling treat in May,
The pink ones are some of my favorite -- and same wonderful scent 🙂
@@GardenDCPodcast thanks!
Mr White!!!!!!
One of my favourite scents 💝💝💝💝💝💝💝 👉. 😃
Mine too!
@@GardenDCPodcast it grew in the garden where I lived and when I was around 1-2. My Mum showed me the flower growing and told me the name and the scent and I remember everything. 💝
WoW, they look great. I just ordered some for my Shade garden. I'm putting them in an area of partial shade/sun. Now, if I can just keep my new Puppy from tearing them all up!
Good luck with them and yes, keep puppy away = not good for doggies!
I won.
*Camera pans to lily of the valley*
Im the one who knocks
You should not have poisoned brook
I am the one who brocks
Everyone is here from the final episode of season 4 Breaking bad I guess 😅.
So THAT is why - I have not watched the full show run - so no spoilers! :-)
Yo Mr White this flower is the poison yo
🌷
I thought the whole plant was poisonous, even the leaves?
Oh, my! What a beautiful selection you've got! 👍🥰
They are my favourite flowers EVER!
One question: where did you get the stripy leafed variety from???
I'd love to have them, too 😊😊😊
I purchased those from a friend who is a plant collector and sold them at a local garden club sale. Unfortunately, she passed away a few years ago and her garden was sold.
waltuh
Common mista White W
Dimana beli bibitnya?
In the US, you can order pips (not seeds but small started root sections) from bulb catalogs. Sometimes they are sold in the spring bulbs section in boxes/bags at garden centers.