"Convallaria majalis "
Lily of the valley

 

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April - May.  It is characterized by its bell-shaped flowers that  are born at the same side of the floriferous stem .  Elliptic leaves - lanceolate, petiolated that are born from a reptant  rhizome. Fruit in red berry.  It is a  vivacious  plant of the  Lily family reaching up  to 25 cm.
 
 
Water it abundantly , especially during the bloom, always maintaining the soil  humid, since it is a plant that must be placed  under the trees, just as it  appears in their natural hábitat, and it is subjected to a strong  hídric in competition with the trees.
 
 
For dry soils  under the trees.  A scented plant , with  a very alive aroma, so that it  is appropriate to plant it in interior gardens near the house.
 
 
In  the shade or demisahade,  in cold climates.
 
   
By means of division in autumn.  Given its  capacity to self-reproduce, it can become, when the conditions are favorable,  invasive , reason why removing part of the  rhizomes can be advisable.
 
 
Rich garden soil , well drained and loamy.
 


Another cultivars of "Convallaria"

 

Convalaria majalis var. rosea--------------------- Rosy lyly of the valley

Convalaria majalis var. variegata--------------------- Variegated lily of th valley

 

 

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