Convallaria majalis

bell shaped white flowers, smooth lily-like leaves
Photo Credit: 
H. Zell (Llez) via WIkimedia CC

A long-lived traditional groundcover that is difficult to eradicate due to its rhizomatous nature and ability to self sow. Deer and walnut proof, it has been heavily used in horticulture but is naturalizing along roads and from old housing sites. All parts of the plant are poisonous.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
lily-of-the-valley
Type: 
Non-Native
Vines
Native Region: 
Eurasia
Invasive Level: 
Invasive in Finger Lakes
Moisture: 
Moist
Light: 
Part Shade
Shade
Can be weedy
Used in traditional 19th century gardens

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