
About the Invasiveness of Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)
Recently, Canada’s Local Gardener changed our profile picture to a thumbnail of lily of the valley. We did it because it is the “birth flower”
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Recently, Canada’s Local Gardener changed our profile picture to a thumbnail of lily of the valley. We did it because it is the “birth flower”

1. A revered plant. In ancient times, celery wreaths were used as awards for winning athletes in the Nemean Games, similar to the use of

1. What is it? What carries its poop around on its back? And why?! The lily leaf beetle (Liliocerus lillii) larvae use their own excrement

As May blooms into its full glory, so does its birth flower, the delicate and enchanting Lily of the Valley. This perennial plant holds a

1. Nuts and eggs are seeds, too. Although we don’t often think of them like this, eggs and nuts are also seeds in their own
Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina): The fuzzy texture of lamb’s ear is not appealing to rabbits.
Foxglove (Digitalis): This plant is toxic to rabbits and most other animals, so they tend to avoid it.
Daylilies (Hemerocallis): While some varieties might be nibbled on, many daylilies are generally avoided by rabbits.
Bee Balm (Monarda): The strong smell of bee balm can keep rabbits at bay.
Catmint (Nepeta): Similar to lavender, catmint has a scent that deters rabbits.

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