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Posted by dbrowne 7a/DC (dbrowne@verizonmail.com) on Fri, Sep 11, 09 at 13:06
| Do lily of the valley go dormant in the summer time? Brought and planted some early this year,(late spring) kept the soil moist, but they disappeared soon after. Did they go dormant, or are they gone,gone? |
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- Posted by arcy MN 3/4 (My Page) on
Sat, Sep 12, 09 at 7:50
| Here in zn 3 they stick around all summer. The leaves stand upright, I assume they are sending shoots out as they like to wander around. Truth be told you won't know for sure until next year. I would be hopeful. Five or more years ago I planted some in a front bed. I decided I did not want them there after all and a few months later moved them to another bed. I still find one or two each year popping up. They must be growing from tiny bits of root that was left behind. They are nasty like that. Be very sure you want them in your garden and or are prepared to fight them FOREVER. |
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| Thanks, yeah my next option was to wait until next year to see what happens. I am ready for them to fill up as much space in the garden as possible. |
RE: Lily of the Valley Question
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| They do go dormant in summer, at least in warmer climates that experience a hot and often humid summer. If planted in a good location with the correct soil conditions, they should return next season and in greater number. |
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| Mine stay green all summer. They get a bit ratty about now but they still have leaves, and I'm about the same zone as you. George |
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