Northwest Blooms · Groundcovers
Convallaria majalis 'Golden Slippers'
Golden Slippers Lily-of-the-Valley
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Height
- 6 in to 10 in
- Width
- 12 in to 18 in
- Flower color
- Fragrant white bell-shaped flowers borne along graceful stems
- Foliage color
- Bright golden yellow leaves with a broad arching habit
- Bloom time
- Mid to late spring
- Light
- Partial shade to full shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; divide colonies every few years and remove spent flower stems as needed
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Bees and pollinators attracted to fragrant nectar rich flowers with birds occasionally feeding on red berries
About this plant
Convallaria majalis 'Golden Slippers' produces fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers in mid to late spring, dangling gracefully along arching stems and filling the garden with a sweet perfume. Broad, lance-shaped leaves emerge bright golden yellow and gradually soften to chartreuse as the season progresses. The flowers are nestled among the foliage, while the spreading habit creates dense colonies that provide lasting seasonal interest.
Originating from a species native to Europe and Asia, this cultivar reflects garden selection focused on ornamental foliage color and spring bloom. It is well suited to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized plantings, where its colorful leaves and fragrant flowers bring texture and brightness to sheltered spaces.
Works well in
Pollinator Gardens · Woodland Gardens · Borders · Deer-Prone Areas
Companion plants
Ferns · Japanese forest grasses · Hostas · Siberian buglosses · Hellebores · Toad lilies
Design tip
Use this golden-foliaged selection to introduce pockets of light beneath dense tree canopies or among darker evergreens. Repeating its bright foliage at key intervals guides the eye through shaded spaces while creating a more inviting woodland composition.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.
