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Genus: Convallaria Species: majalis Common Name: Lily-of-the-Valley Family: Ruscaceae + Convallariaceae + Dracaenaceae + Polygonataceae + Sansevieraceae Order: Asparagales Native: Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial-Bulbous Height: 0.75 to 1 foot Width: 0.75 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Spring Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-8 Note: This rhizomatous plant is suitable for cut flower gardens, and ground cover in shaded areas of gardens. Monitor plant for anthracnose, leaf spot, and stem rot. Fruits are red and poisonous. Prefers partly shady to shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.