Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Dahlia pinnata
Asteraceae · flowers
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Dahlia (Zones 8-11)
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–8
| Feature | Dahlia | Lily of the Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Dahlia pinnata | Convallaria majalis |
| Family | Asteraceae | Asparagaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 5' | 8" |
| Spread | 2' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Summer-Fall | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Mixed | White |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Mexico, Central America | Europe, Asia |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Dahlia
Lily of the Valley
Dahlia
Lily of the Valley
Choose Dahlia if you don't mind medium maintenance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 8–11.
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 8–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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