Lily

Convallaria majalis

Liliaceae · perennial · introduced

Last updated April 25, 2026

Data Maturity Baseline

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Quick Facts

Height

1 ft

Spread

0-1 ft

Growth Rate

Slow

Light

Part Shade

Soil

Moist

Water

Moderate

Hardiness

Zone Zones 4a–9b

Bloom Time

April

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