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Speirantha convallarioides

Speirantha convallarioides
False Lily of the Valley

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A small perennial plant with rhizomes that closely resembles lily of the valley, but with evergreen foliage. Its small star-shaped white flowers are lightly scented and appear in May-June, and the plant spreads much less than lily of the valley. This hardy plant is easy to grow in partial shade or shade, in any slightly rich soil that stays moist in summer.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -15°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Speirantha convallarioides, commonly known as the false lily of the valley or Chinese May Lily, is a small perennial ground-covering plant similar to lily of the valley. It differs by its evergreen foliage and tiny pure white star-shaped flowers that are slightly later and less fragrant, and its smaller spread. It is a very hardy plant, which elegantly dresses the moist and slightly shaded areas of the garden, even in winter. Speirantha convallarioides thrives in semi-shade or shade, in any slightly rich soil that remains moist in summer.

 

Speirantha convallarioides (synonyms Speirantha gardenii, Albuca gardenii) belongs to the asparagaceae or convallariaceae family according to classifications. This botanical species is native to China, where it grows in high-altitude forests, often near watercourses. The plant has a rhizome and  develops slowly, forming a carpet 20-30 cm (8-12in) tall and about 50 cm (20in) wide over time. Rhizomes produce short upright stems with lanceolate, bright green, slightly glossy, 15 cm (6in) long and 5 cm (2in) wide leaves arranged spirally. Flowering takes place a little after Lily of the Valley, in May or June, depending on the climate. The floral spikes develop outside the leafy stems in loose spikes about 10 cm (4in) long, with very small, slightly fragrant flowers that open into white or sometimes pinkish stars with 6 petals. After pollination by insects, it forms small round berries about 5 mm (0in) in diameter.

 

Plant false lily of the valley on the edge of woodlands, under deciduous trees, as a border or near a pathway to enjoy its delicate flowers. Associate it with small ferns such as Asplenium scolopendrium, Vinca minor periwinkles, wood hyacinths, perennial Bleeding Hearts, or trilliums.

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Speirantha convallarioides  (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time May to June
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Speirantha

Species

convallarioides

Family

Asparagaceae

Other common names

False Lily of the Valley

Origin

China

Product reference158851

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Planting and care

Plant Speirantha convallarioides under deciduous bushes or trees or as an edging plant in a semi-shaded to shaded exposure. Plant it in soil that is rather rich in humus, slightly acidic or slightly chalky. The soil should always be kept slightly moist, even in summer. It tolerates root competition from trees and bushes well. This perennial doesn't mind hard frosts but hates summer drought, so mulch if necessary. It has no enemies or parasites, but is slow-growing, taking about ten years to reach 80 cm (32in) wide.

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Planting period

Best planting time March, October
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -15°C (USDA zone 7b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, ordinary but humus-bearing, rich

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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