Convallaria majalis var. rosea (Lily of the Valley)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asparagaceae |
| Genus | Convallaria |
| Species | majalis |
| Variety | rosea |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 0a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -46 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) | -50 - 5 |
| Height | 15 - 22 cm |
| Spread | 15 - 30 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Rhizomatous colonizing perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Narrow ovate leaves with arching racemes. |
| Landscape | Ground cover and informal gardens. |
| Propagation | Seeds sown in cold frame or division in autumn. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in fertile humus-rich soil. |
| Pests | Convallaria leaf spot. |
| Flower Description | Light pink bell-shaped flowers. |
| Fruit Description | Orange-red berries may follow the flowering stage, and if so the fruit is poisonous. |
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