Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Echinacea purpurea
Asteraceae · flowers
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Purple Coneflower (Zones 3-8)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–8
| Feature | Lily of the Valley | Purple Coneflower |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Convallaria majalis | Echinacea purpurea |
| Family | Asparagaceae | Asteraceae |
| Category | flowers | flowers |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Low |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Well-drained |
| Height | 8" | 4' |
| Spread | 1' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Summer |
| Bloom Color | White | Purple |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia | Central/Eastern US |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
Lily of the Valley
Purple Coneflower
Lily of the Valley
Purple Coneflower
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 Purple Coneflower if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with low 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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