Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Picea pungens
Pinaceae · trees
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Colorado Blue Spruce (Zones 2-7)
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–7
| Feature | Colorado Blue Spruce | Lily of the Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Picea pungens | Convallaria majalis |
| Family | Pinaceae | Asparagaceae |
| Category | trees | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 60' | 8" |
| Spread | 20' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Green | White |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Medium |
| Native Region | Rocky Mountains | Europe, Asia |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
Colorado Blue Spruce
Lily of the Valley
Colorado Blue Spruce
Lily of the Valley
Choose Colorado Blue Spruce if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 2–7.
Choose Lily of the Valley if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full shade with medium water in zones 3–8.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–7. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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