Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Flowering Plants
  
Origin
North Africa
  
Asia, Europe
  
Types
Not Available
  
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
  
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
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 Availble
  
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Mat-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Pink, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Bell Shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Part sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Moist, Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
  
Not Available
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
  
Late Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Moisture
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
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
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Moist, Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Part sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
  
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Not Available
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
Chest pain, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
  
Convallaria majalis
  
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
  
Lily of the Valley
  
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
  
कामुदिनी
  
In German
Saharan myrtle
  
Maiglöckchen
  
In French
myrte subsaharienne
  
Lily of the Valley
  
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
  
Lirio de los valles
  
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
  
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
  
Lírio do Vale
  
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
Lilia doliny
  
In Latin
myrto Saharan
  
Lílium convállium
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Asparagaceae
  
Genus
Myrtus
  
Convallaria
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Nolinoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Lily of the Valley season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Saharan Myrtle and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 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 Saharan Myrtle and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Lily of the Valley
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Lily of the Valley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.