Can lily of the valley grow in Arizona?

Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis) It’s also an excellent groundcover in shady settings. Deadly parts: The entire plant, particularly the leaves.

Where is it best to plant lily of the valley?

Lily of the Valley relishes well-drained but moist soil and does best in partial shade but can also be adapted to full sun or full shade, depending on the amount of moisture it receives.

What month does lily of the valley grow?

It can be planted all year long if the soil is not frozen and you can water well when conditions are dry. Mid March to April and mid September to October are the best times to plant potted Lily of the Valley.

Do lily of the valley grow back every year?

Growing Lily of the Valley As a perennial, you can typically put it in the ground and let it spread to fill out a bed or shady space, watching it come back denser year after year. Like other perennial bloomers, lily of the valley flowers in spring and summer and goes dormant with no blooms in fall and winter.

Is it easy to grow Lily of the valley?

These beautiful flowers are very easy to grow: once you plant them in the right conditions, they bloom each year in the garden. Many people look for lily of the valley bulbs, but they are actually called pips and don’t really look like a bulb.

When to plant Lily of the valley pips?

Plant pips in the fall before freezing about 1.5 inches deep in clumps. Lily of the valley likes it best in the shade, with just bit of sunshine for good measure. Many years ago we live din MA and had a forest full of them: I can’t even begin to describe the feeling of walking through that fragrant forest every spring!

How often do you transplant Lily of the valley?

As an invasive plant species, it can easily double its numbers each year. The plants spread via underground stolons and rhizomes. Divide each lily of the valley plant every 2 to 4 years, or when the plant becomes crowded or outgrows its landscape area. When transplanting, create divisions that each contains a healthy rhizome and stems.

What’s the name of the lily of the valley plant?

Lovers of native plants in eastern North America may wish to substitute C. majalis with wild lily of the valley, also known as “Canada mayflower” (Maianthemum canadense), another member of the asparagus family.