Convallaria Species, American Lily of the Valley, Lily of the Valley

Everyone saying this plant is invasive are on the wrong page. This is Convallaria pseudomajalis; American lily of the valley. Not invasiv...Read Moree Convallaria majalis; Eurasian lily of the valley.

Leaves are much taller, hardier, and a bit limey looking in apperance as compared to the european classic lily of the valley that is not ...Read Moreas hardy, and has short and stockier leaves. they both are beautiful though. such a wonderful fragrance. my mother had the shorter european lily of the valley and it stayed small always about the same size but bloomed every year like clock work for almost century in her back yard in upstate ny. Sandra

While this is very invasive, I wouldn't be without it because of the heavenly fragrance, which starts as the lilacs are ending, before th...Read Moree roses.

The best way to contain this plant is with a landscape barrier - either the 4" deep edging or plant in bottomless pots and bury those. It's worth having if you plan well and are prepared!

Extremely invasive plant. I planted some a few years ago and now I can't get rid of it no matter how much I try to dig it up. Undergrou...Read Morend runners keep going and going and going when I think I've gotten it all. Great plant for a wooded area or somewhere you don't care if it spreads. I must have the right location because it won't stop! Gets sun most of the day.