Potsdam Stripe lily of the valley
Convallaria majalis 'Potsdam Stripe'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry or moist or wet soil
Sizeup to 9 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Potsdam Stripe' lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis 'Potsdam Stripe') is a perennial for shade gardens, woodland settings, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and dry to wet, loamy or clay soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. It grows slowly and reaches about 9 inches tall, spreading 12 to 24 inches. The flowers are fragrant and open in spring.
Pairs well with Western sword fern, Paris coral bells, and Lungwort.