Lily Of The Valley
Convallaria keiskei
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IOverview
Overview
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria keiskei) is a perennial plant native to eastern Asia, including regions such as Amur, China North-Central, and Japan. This delicate flowering plant thrives in various habitats, from moist areas to dry soils, and can tolerate partial sun to full shade. Known for its ornamental value, the lily of the valley also has edible parts—its flowers and leaves are used. However, it is important to note that all parts of this plant contain toxic compounds, making it essential to handle with care. Its light green foliage and bell-shaped white flowers make it a charming addition to gardens in hardiness zones 3-7.
Quick answers
What is Lily Of The Valley?
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria keiskei) is a perennial plant native to eastern Asia, including regions such as Amur, China North-Central, and Japan. This delicate flowering plant thrives in various habitats, from moist areas to dry soils, and can tolerate partial sun to full shade.
What is Lily Of The Valley used for?
Traditionally used for stress & anxiety, immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Lily Of The Valley
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBenefits & evidence
2 claims · 0 sources
Benefits & evidence
2 claims · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Lily Of The Valley appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
- Lily of the Valley has been traditionally used in Asian herbal medicine to support immune function, often prepared as a decoction. It is believed to help maintain overall health and resilience against common ailments.
The mechanism is not fully characterised but may involve compounds that modulate immune responses.
IV·bMixology suggestions
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Mixology suggestions
1 draftEditorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Lily Of The Valley support blend
generaltea
AI returned a direct ingredient list; normalized into one draft blend for editorial review.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
VCultivation
Cultivation
Lily of the Valley thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay). It is hardy in zones 3-7 and can grow up to 0.3 meters tall. Propagate through division or from seeds. The plant is perennial and its edible parts include the flowers and leaves. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist for best growth.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade, Full shade
Water
Dry, Moist, wet
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
3-7
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.3 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Lily Of The Valley for the first time
8steps
Start with planting Lily Of The Valley in a well-prepared, shady spot for your first gardening experience.
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What you'll need
Lily Of The Valley bulbs or divisions, garden gloves, trowel.
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Best time to plant
Plant in early spring before new growth starts or in fall after the first frost.
- 3
Soil and container prep
Choose a location with moist, well-draining soil. Amend soil with compost if needed.
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Sowing or transplanting
Plant bulbs 5-10 cm deep and 10-20 cm apart in the garden bed.
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First two weeks
Keep the area moist but not waterlogged. Avoid direct sunlight during this period.
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Ongoing care
Water regularly, especially when soil feels dry. Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- 7
Harvest or pruning
Prune dead foliage in late spring after flowering to maintain plant health.
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Common mistakes
Planting in full sun, overwatering, neglecting to mulch, not dividing overcrowded plants.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:FlowersLeaves
Edible uses: Tea
Other uses:Ground cover
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribution
14 native · 0 introduced
Distribution
14 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 14 native
Asia5 regions
native (5)ChinaJapanMongoliaMyanmarSouth Korea
Broader regions
native:Amur, Chita, Khabarovsk, Kuril Is., Primorye, Sakhalin
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Specimen gallery
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See also
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shared use cases
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