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Key characteristics

Family: Asparagaceae
Height: 6 to 10 in
Width: 12 to 18 in
Flower color: Classic white, bell-shaped, nodding flowers along arching stems
Foliage color: Rich medium green, broad strap-shaped basal leaves that form a dense clump
Bloom time: Mid spring
Light: Partial shade to full shade
Water: Moderate moisture
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower stalks after bloom, allow foliage to die back naturally before removal, divide clumps every few years if overcrowded
Growing zone: USDA zones 2 to 8
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, and other early-season pollinators

Groundcovers

Convallaria majalis 'Prolificans'

Prolificans Lily of the Valley

Convallaria majalis 'Prolificans' produces arching stems lined with lush green, lance-shaped leaves that form a dense, spreading ground layer. In late spring, the plant bears clusters of fully double, bell-shaped white flowers with layered petals that give each bloom a softly ruffled appearance. The blossoms are carried along gently curving stems and release a sweet, familiar fragrance.

Blooming in mid to late spring, this cultivated form originated as a European garden selection.

Light

Partial shade to full shade

Water

Moderate moisture

Bloom time

Mid spring

Find this plant

Works well in

Pollinator Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Borders
Deer-Prone Areas

Companion plants

Ferns · Primroses · Hostas · Siberian buglosses · Hellebores · Toad lilies

Design tip

Feature this double-flowered selection in places where visitors naturally pause, such as beside garden benches or along shaded walkways. The refined blooms reward closer viewing, adding an unexpected touch of elegance without disrupting the relaxed character of woodland plantings.