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Lily of the Valley: Deer-Resistant Perennial for Shade

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is listed as deer-resistant by Maryland Cooperative Extension. Its fragrant spring bells and spreading habit make it a good choice for shady areas with deer pressure.

Note: All parts are toxic if ingested—plant away from children and pets.

About Gardening: Taming Lily of the Valley: Controlling an Aggressive Spreader; How to Eradicate Invasive Lily of the Valley from a Shade Garden; Transplanting and Mailing Lily of the Valley: Timing Is Critical; Lily of the Valley: Forcing Fragrant Winter Blooms Indoors; Lily of the Valley: Complete Growing Guide; How to Care for Lily of the Valley: Planting to Long-Term Maintenance; How to Fertilize Lily of the Valley; Valley Rose Lily of the Valley Shrub: Pink Flowers and Bronze New Growth; Valley Valentine Lily of the Valley Shrub: Deep Red Buds and Pendant Flowers; Lily of the Valley: Invasive in North, Manageable in South

Garden Articles

Lily of the Valley: History, Meaning, and Culture

How to Plant Lily of the Valley

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Prelude Lily Of The Valley: Dwarf Late-Blooming with White Flowers

Purity Japanese Lily Of The Valley: Late-Blooming White Flowers

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Plants

Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) and Deer Resistance in Northern California

How to Transplant and Divide Lily of the Valley

Maianthemum bifolium (May Lily, False Lily of the Valley)

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria) Disease Management

Forest Flame Lily Of The Valley: Brilliant Red Spring Foliage & White Flower Clusters

White Cascade Lily of the Valley: Pendulous White Blooms for Shade

How to Grow Lily of the Valley (Convallaria)