Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Gardenia jasminoides
Rubiaceae · shrubs
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Gardenia (Zones 8-11)
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 8–8
| Feature | Gardenia | Lily of the Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gardenia jasminoides | Convallaria majalis |
| Family | Rubiaceae | Asparagaceae |
| Category | shrubs | flowers |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Acidic, Moist | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 6' | 8" |
| Spread | 4' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring-Summer | Spring |
| Bloom Color | White | White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | East Asia | Europe, Asia |
| Maintenance | High | Low |
Gardenia
Lily of the Valley
Gardenia
Lily of the Valley
Choose Gardenia if you don't mind high maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade 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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