BOTANICAL: Convallaria majalis

PRONOUNCED: kon-vuh-LAIR-ee-uh maj-AY-liss

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COMMON: Lily-of-the-valley BLOOM HEIGHT LIGHT ZONE Mid-May to early June 6" - 8" Light to medium shade 3 - 9 May - White COMMENTS: Slow to develop, but once established requires little maintenance. This sweetly fragranced plant has been a favorite since the 16th Century. It thrives in rich, moist, humusy soil. An annual topdressing of compost is useful. When overcrowded, the blooms diminish, therefore, division is needed.