Convallaria majalis | Lily-Of-The-Valley | Flower
Convallaria majalis belongs to the plant family CONVALLARIACE and Genus Convallaria This Flower prefers Moist to wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Convallaria majalis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Convallaria majalis so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Convallaria majalis lily-of-the-valley is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Convallaria majalis has attractive berries during the winter. The leaves of Lily-of-the-valley have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Chartreuse and chartreuse are common colors produced with this plant. It is used in dyeing wool. When dyeing with this plant, chrome is used as a mordant to fix the color to the fabric. This species can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30 Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this species has a texture that is rich. It does well in moist to wet soils.
Convallaria majalis will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 3 and10 years.
Convallaria majalis is a perennial. Leaves: Lily-of-the-valley has deeply veined leaves. Flowers: This plant has tiny bells dangling on short stems flowers. The blossoms are typically of a white color.
Convallaria majalis | Lily-Of-The-Valley is classed as a flowering plant specimen. The flower's principle colouring is white. If the flower has other colours these flower accent colors would be described as … . Secondary color or not the flower is described as: tiny bells dangling on short stems
Flowers of the plant Convallaria majalis have a smell of fragrant flowers and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … |
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 1' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
The Trachelospermum jasminoides also known as Confederate jasmine,Malayan jasmine,star jasmine is known for producing colorful berries
The Leaves of Convallaria majalis can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … chartreuse,gold
Convallaria majalis is used as a traditional herbal remedy. It's used as a cardiac, a diuretic and a hypotensive. Lily-of-the-valley should only be used under professional guidance. This plant is legally restricted in some countries. Can be fatal if taken internally. The leaves and the flowers are used in herbal preparations. This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It contains cardiac glycosides which cause gastrointestinal disturbance, purging, and irregular heartbeat leading to coma and death.
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