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Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis, bears arching racemes of bell-shaped, white flowers with an extremely strong fragrance, from late spring. Plants spread quickly in shady positions, making it an excellent choice for a woodland garden or shady borders.
Convallaria majalis var. rosea is an unusual pale pink variety. It works well when grown at the front of a shady border or beneath shrubs, and makes an excellent cut flower.
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Convallaria and wildlife
Convallaria is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
