Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Lupinus polyphyllus
Fabaceae · flowers
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Lupine (Zones 4-7)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 4–7
| Feature | Lily of the Valley | Lupine |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Convallaria majalis | Lupinus polyphyllus |
| Family | Asparagaceae | Fabaceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Well-drained, Slightly Acidic |
| Height | 8" | 4' |
| Spread | 1' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Late Spring-Summer |
| Bloom Color | White | Blue, Purple, Pink, Yellow |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia | North America |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Lily of the Valley
Lupine
Lily of the Valley
Lupine
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.
Choose Lupine if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 4–7.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 4–7. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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