Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Convallaria majalis
Asparagaceae · flowers
Magnolia grandiflora
Magnoliaceae · trees
Lily of the Valley (Zones 3-8)
Southern Magnolia (Zones 7-10)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 7–8
| Feature | Lily of the Valley | Southern Magnolia |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Convallaria majalis | Magnolia grandiflora |
| Family | Asparagaceae | Magnoliaceae |
| Category | flowers | trees |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade to Full Shade | ☀️ Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Rich, Well-drained, Acidic |
| Height | 8" | 80' |
| Spread | 1' | 40' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Late Spring-Summer |
| Bloom Color | White | White |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia | Southeastern US |
| Maintenance | Low | Low |
Lily of the Valley
Southern Magnolia
Lily of the Valley
Southern Magnolia
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 Southern Magnolia if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun to part shade with medium water in zones 7–10.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 7–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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