American Lily-Of-The-Valley
Convallaria pseudomajalis
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asparagaceae
- Genus:
- Convallaria
- Species:
- Convallaria pseudomajalis
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun
- Bloom Colors:
- White
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
Host Plant for Caterpillars
White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers shaded woodland areas
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o