Add delicate charm and sweet fragrance to your garden with Lily of the Valley, an heirloom perennial flowering plant known for its tiny, bell-shaped blooms. Perfect for borders, shaded gardens, and woodland areas, this plant provides a seasonal display while attracting pollinators such as bees. Its low-maintenance and hardy nature make it ideal for gardeners seeking both beauty and ease of care.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Height/Spread: 6 – 12 inches tall, spreading habit
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Flower Color: White, bell-shaped blooms
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Light Requirement: Partial to full shade
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
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Special Traits: Seasonal bloomer, fragrant flowers, hardy, low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently but do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 6 – 8 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; water moderately once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 14 – 28 days under optimal light and temperature conditions.
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Care: Provide partial shade, remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering, and mulch lightly to retain soil moisture.
