Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Asia, Europe
Types
Not Available
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Bees
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rosa canina
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Dog Rose
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
कामुदिनी
In German
Heckenrose
Maiglöckchen
In French
Dog Rose
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Perro se levantó
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
Dog Rose
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Dog Rose
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Dzika róża
Lilia doliny
In Latin
cynorrhodon
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Asparagales
Family
Rosaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley
Wondering what are the properties of Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley? We provide you with everything About Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley. Dog Rose has thorns and Lily of the Valley doesn't have thorns. Also Dog Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Dog Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Lily of the Valley has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dog Rose season is Spring and Summer and Lily of the Valley season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Dog Rose is Alkaline and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley
Care of Dog Rose and Lily of the Valley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.