False lily of the valleyPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Convallariaceae
Height: 30cmSpread: 50cm
Frost hardy
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
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Full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing
Position in Border:
Front
Shade Type:
Damp
Soil
Clay / Heavy / Moist
False lily of the valley, Speirantha convallarioides, is a slow-growing, evergreen perennial bearing broad, strap-like leaves and spikes of star-shaped, white flowers in late spring. It’s perfect for growing in the woodland garden and provides excellent ground cover.
Grow Speirantha convallarioides in moist soil in a sheltered, shady spot. Add plenty of leaf mould to the soil when planting and don’t allow the soil to dry out.
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Speirantha ‘Convallarioides’ and wildlife
Speirantha ‘Convallarioides’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Speirantha ‘Convallarioides’ poisonous?
Speirantha ‘Convallarioides’ has no toxic effects reported.