Description
Convallaria majalis, also known as Lily of the Valley, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the Asparagaceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia, including the UK, and typically blooms in the spring with delicate, pendulous, bell-shaped white or pink flowers. The flowers are held on slender stems above a rosette of green leaves. The plant prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial to full shade, and it is hardy and can tolerate cold temperatures. Lily of the Valley is often used as a ground cover in shade gardens and naturalized areas, as well as for cut flowers. It can also be found in woodland gardens and along the edges of the forest. It is also considered poisonous if ingested, so it should be handled with care.
