Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southern Africa
Types
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Habitat
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Swelling
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Convallaria majalis
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Lily of the Valley
Hydrangea or hortensia
In German
Maiglöckchen
Jasmin
In French
Lily of the Valley
Jasmin
In Spanish
Lirio de los valles
Hortensia
In Greek
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Lírio do Vale
Jasmin
In Polish
Lilia doliny
Jasmin
In Latin
Lílium convállium
Jasmin
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asparagaceae
Aloaceae
Genus
Convallaria
Jasminium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine
Season and care of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Lily of the Valley and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily of the Valley season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Jasmine season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lily of the Valley and Jasmine Physical Information
Lily of the Valley and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine are as follows:
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine
Care of Lily of the Valley and Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.