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| Identification |
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Genus
Convallaria
Species
majalis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
lily-of-the-valley
Family
CONVALLARIACEAE
Specimen number
S11673
Data source
DyePl p24;HtZn p99;MedPl p192;Poison p94;Xeri p288
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Ascending
Overall height
6" - 1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist to wet
Optimal soil texture
Rich
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Convallaria majalis has attractive berries during the winter. The leaves of Lily-of-the-valley have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Chartreuse and chartreuse are common colors produced with this plant. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, chrome is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is rich. It does well in moist to wet soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
orange red berries in autumn
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It contains cardiac glycosides which cause gastrointestinal disturbance, purging, and irregular heartbeat leading to coma and death.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
cardiac
diuretic
hypotensive
Medicinal parts
Leaves
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
yes
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Convallaria majalis is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a cardiac, a diuretic and a hypotensive. Lily-of-the-valley should only be used under professional guidance. This plant is legally restricted in some countries. Can be fatal if taken internally. The leaves and the flowers are used in herbal preparations. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It contains cardiac glycosides which cause gastrointestinal disturbance, purging, and irregular heartbeat leading to coma and death.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
chartreuse,gold
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Rhizome
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Convallaria majalis can be propagated by division or using the plant's rhizomes.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Convallaria majalis is a perennial. Leaves: Lily-of-the-valley has deeply veined leaves. Flowers: This plant has tiny bells dangling on short stems flowers. The blossoms are typically of a white color.
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