Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
Asia, Europe
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia, India
Types
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
White Spanish
Gladalan White
Habitat
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
Cropland, Farms, gardens
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, White
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Bell Shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Sets
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
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
Dispose of diseased portions, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Aphids, Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Slugs, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Shade areas, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Bees
Aphids, Insects, Snails
Allergy
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Eye irritation, Gastric, Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Good for the Scalp, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Swelling
Analgesic, Asthma, Bronchitis, cholesterol-lowering, Cough, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Diuretic, High blood pressure, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
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
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Convallaria majalis
ALLIUM cepa 'White Ebenezer'
Common Name
Lily of the Valley
Garden Onion, White Onion
In German
Maiglöckchen
Zwiebel
In French
Lily of the Valley
Oignon
In Spanish
Lirio de los valles
Cebolla
In Greek
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
Κρεμμύδι
In Portuguese
Lírio do Vale
Cebola
In Polish
Lilia doliny
Cebula
In Latin
Lílium convállium
cepa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asparagales
Family
Asparagaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Allieae
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Allioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lily of the Valley and White Onion
Season and care of Lily of the Valley and White Onion is important to know. While considering everything about Lily of the Valley and White Onion Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lily of the Valley season is Fall, Spring and Summer and White Onion season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained and for White Onion is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral and for White Onion is Neutral.
Lily of the Valley and White Onion Physical Information
Lily of the Valley and White Onion physical information is very important for comparison. Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm whereas White Onion height is 60.00 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Lily of the Valley and White Onion are as follows:
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
White Onion flower color: White and Yellow green
- White Onion leaf color: Green
Care of Lily of the Valley and White Onion
Care of Lily of the Valley and White Onion 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 White Onion pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions and Prune after flowering. In summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Onion needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.