Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Vitis vinifera
Vitaceae · vines
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Grape Vine (Zones 5-9)
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Grape Vine | Lily of the Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Vitis vinifera | Convallaria majalis |
| Family | Vitaceae | Asparagaceae |
| Category | vines | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧 Low to Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 20' | 8" |
| Spread | 10' | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Green (insignificant) | White |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Mediterranean, Middle East | Europe, Asia |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Grape Vine
Lily of the Valley
Grape Vine
Lily of the Valley
Choose Grape Vine if you don't mind medium maintenance, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low to medium water in zones 5–9.
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 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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