Lily

Convallaria majalis

Liliaceae · perennial · introduced

Last updated April 25, 2026

Quick Facts

Height

1 ft

Spread

0-1 ft

Growth Rate

Slow

Light

Part Shade

Soil

Moist

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zones 4a–9b

Bloom Time

April

View full calendar (6 stages)

Stage	Typical Window	What to Look For
Bud break BBCH 07	May 15-Jun 15	Buds swelling and beginning to open; first green tissue visible
Leaf emergence BBCH 11	Jun 1-Jul 1	First leaves fully unfurled on new growth
Bloom start BBCH 61	Jun 15-Aug 15	First open flowers visible; flowers white
Bloom end / petal fall BBCH 69	Jul 15-Aug 31	Last petals falling; flower structures fading
Leaf drop BBCH 93	Oct 15-Nov 30	Leaves yellowing and dropping; no significant fall color display
Dormancy BBCH 97	Nov 15-Feb 28	Leafless; no active growth; dormant buds set

Cultivars (1)

'Rosea'

Data Maturity

Baseline Extension data. Expert review underway.