Are Lily of the Valley shade or sun plants?

I love lily of the valley because I think of my Grandma Florence and my Aunt Ann%26#039;s very massive beds, each surrounding a window with a south view. However, each did have some shade trees in the area.





I planted my starts when these ladies were both very much alive. Twenty nine years later, they are memories, but when the fragrance permeates the May air, their memories are very much alive. My lily of the valley are on a hillside, (overlooking the Hurricane creek valley), on the west edge of a grove of trees. All of these locations, which have produced lush, vigorously blooming lily of the valley beds, are part shade, with a time of sun.





However, I was given a start that I wanted to keep separate for sentimental reasons. A couple years ago, I planted that right in the heart of the trees. They had wonderful blooms this year, and are still blooming today!





They don%26#039;t mind full shade at all. I think perhaps because they are finished blooming by the time the leaves are fully out, they do receive sun, even in shade. My hostas do well in shade too, and don%26#039;t mind being surrounded by the lily of the valley.





You should also know that later in the summer the lilly of the valley%26#039;s leaves do die back. For several years, I thought it was due to drought, but even in wet years the leaves fade and partially collapse as summer wanes. No problem, they%26#039;ll return.





No matter what you plant, you are refreshing the air. So plant trees, plant shrubs, plant flowers, even houseplants. Your lungs will thank you for the boost of fresh air!

Are Lily of the Valley shade or sun plants?
Shade
Reply:Height: 20-30%26quot;


Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade


Bloom Time: May to July





Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Suitable Zone: 3-9





Categories: Perennials








Perennial Lily of the Valley also called Convallaria Majalis is one of the best and easiest perennials to grow as a ground cover. This old time favorite has a pleasant smell and beautiful tiny bell-shaped flowers that will spread quickly.
Reply:was told by local nursery: If it Flowers it needs a certian amount of sunlight....
Reply:shade
Reply:Definately shade....can tolerate some dappled shade for no more than a few hours a day.
Reply:I have it growing in 2 places in my yard, total shade (under a fir tree) and alongside the house in total sun and it flowers in each place. Lilies of the Valley tend to be invasive and spread quickly so don%26#039;t plant unless you want them to spread.
Reply:almost total shade. They are great planted under a tree or in a woodland type setting. very natural look. They would be nice planted with other shade lovers. They bloom early and for only a short time. Good luck.



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