Lily of the valley

Lily of the valley

France’s lucky charm on 1 May.

Tip: Careful: the whole plant is toxic, even the vase water.

Planting step by step

Rhizomes 3 cm deep, in shade under trees: it spreads by itself.

Did you know?

Charles IX gave it to court ladies every 1 May from 1561.

Warning: Highly toxic: flowers, leaves and berries.

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