Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Iris germanica
Iridaceae · flowers
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Iris (Zones 3-9)
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–8
| Feature | Iris | Lily of the Valley |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Iris germanica | Convallaria majalis |
| Family | Iridaceae | Asparagaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Water | 💧 Low to Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Rich, Moist |
| Height | 3' | 8" |
| Spread | 1' 6" | 1' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Spring |
| Bloom Color | Purple, Blue, Yellow, White | White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Mediterranean, Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
Iris
Lily of the Valley
Iris
Lily of the Valley
Choose Iris if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low to medium water in zones 3–9.
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 3–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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