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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front
Shade Type:
Damp

Soil

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

Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, bears arching racemes of bell-shaped, white flowers with an extremely strong fragrance, from late spring. Plants spread quickly in shady positions, making it an excellent choice for a woodland garden or shady borders.

Convallaria majalis var. rosea is an unusual pale pink variety. It works well when grown at the front of a shady border or beneath shrubs, and makes an excellent cut flower.

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Convallaria ‘Majalis’ and wildlife

Convallaria ‘Majalis’ 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 ‘Majalis’ poisonous?

Convallaria ‘Majalis’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
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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