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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Native to China and Japan, Convallaria keiskei is much larger than our native lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis. It has broad green leaves and arching stems of white flowers, followed by orange berries.

Grow Convallaria keiskei in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Mulch annually with leaf mould.

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Convallaria ‘Keiskei’ and wildlife

Convallaria ‘Keiskei’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Convallaria ‘Keiskei’ poisonous?

Convallaria ‘Keiskei’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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