Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Asia, Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, China
Types
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
Deciduous forests, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-13
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, White
Pink, Light Pink, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Copper
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Oval to egg shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter, Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Downy mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Anxiety, Red eyes, sneezing, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Swelling
Detoxification, Hormonal Balancing, Liver problems, Obesity, Regulates Blood Sugar
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
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
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Convallaria majalis
LAGERSTROEMIA speciosa
Common Name
Lily of the Valley
Pride-of-India, Queen's crape-myrtle,
In German
Maiglöckchen
Königinblume
In French
Lily of the Valley
lilas des Indes, Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Spanish
Lirio de los valles
Banabá Plant
In Greek
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
Lagerstroemia speciosa
In Portuguese
Lírio do Vale
Resedá-gigante
In Polish
Lilia doliny
Lagerstremia wspaniała
In Latin
Lílium convállium
Lagerstroemia speciosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Asparagaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Convallaria
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lily of the Valley and Pride of India
Season and care of Lily of the Valley and Pride of India is important to know. While considering everything about Lily of the Valley and Pride of India Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily of the Valley season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Pride of India season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained and for Pride of India is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral and for Pride of India is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily of the Valley and Pride of India Physical Information
Lily of the Valley and Pride of India physical information is very important for comparison. Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm whereas Pride of India height is 610.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Lily of the Valley and Pride of India are as follows:
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Pride of India flower color: Pink, Light Pink, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Pride of India leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lily of the Valley and Pride of India
Care of Lily of the Valley and Pride of India 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 Pride of India pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, Prune before Winter and Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pride of India needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.