Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Lily of the Valley

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Convallaria Majalis
Lily of the Valley
Height: 6 - 10"
Spread: 6 - 12", 2" deep
Bloom Time: Mid to late spring.
Sun-Shade: Shade/Partial Shade
Zones: 2 - 8

Description: Unforgettably fragrant! Clusters of dainty, white bells on 8-10" stems grace the garden in mid to late spring, and they make wonderful corsages. Thrives in the shade, where it spreads rapidly to create dense clumps of emerald foliage for an elegant summer ground cover. Remarkably long-lived. Space 6-12" apart. 


DIY Project:  Lily of the Valley Potpourri 
1 cup dried lily of the valley petals 
2 cups dried violet and viola flowers 
¾ cup dried rose blossoms 
4 tonka beans broken into pieces or 1 tsp vanilla extract 
3 TBS orris root powder

Seal and let set to "cure", occasionally shaking the mix.


*I will definitely be trying this potpourri recipe with my lily of the valley this year... I'll post a review of the potpourri once I make it at the end of the season for my lilies. 


UPDATE:  Our lilies have popped!  We noticed they were bloomed May 13th! Hope everyone is enjoying their lilies!

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