Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Asia, Europe
North Africa
Types
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Not Available
Habitat
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
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
Not Availble
Habit
Mat-forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Swelling
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, 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
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Convallaria majalis
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Lily of the Valley
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
कामुदिनी
Saharan myrtle
In German
Maiglöckchen
Saharan myrtle
In French
Lily of the Valley
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
Lirio de los valles
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Lírio do Vale
murta Saharan
In Polish
Lilia doliny
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Lílium convállium
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Myrtales
Family
Asparagaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle. Lily of the Valley doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Lily of the Valley does not have fragrant flowers. Lily of the Valley has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea and Vomiting and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Headache, Nausea 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 Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily of the Valley season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Saharan Myrtle season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Lily of the Valley and Saharan Myrtle 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 Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.