European Lily Of The Valley

Scientific Name: Convallaria majalis L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Liliidae / Liliales / Liliaceae / Convallaria L./ Convallaria majalis L.

European Lily Of The Valley
General Information
Usda SymbolCOMA7
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsCOMA7

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of European Lily Of The Valley.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum130
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim11000
Planting Density per Acre, Minim4800
Precipitation, Maximum65
Precipitation, Minimum32
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)10
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-33


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
Shape and OrientationErect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
BloatNone
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.8
Growth RateSlow
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed Spread RateNone
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbYes
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialLow
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

European Lily Of The Valley

European Lily Of The Valley

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