I love your video. When I was a little boy, back when mammoths still roamed the prairie, I learned about LoV and made little bouquets and gave them to all the old Ladies in my neighborhood. The response has been with me for a lifetime. They were universally adored---and so was I. Thanks for the memory.
This is one of the most informative and well -presented videos on garden plants that I have ever watched. Thank you for educating me about this lovely, innocent looking plant. I'll take steps to keep this nostalgic beauty happy but under my control. I recently adopted one plant at a library plant swap, drawn to it by memories of my grandmother's garden where it thrived in her Pennsylvania garden.
It’s so funny. We have lived in our house for almost 9 years and every year until this year, we’ve only had maybe 10 plants pop up. Always around that many. Today, I was outside and noticed we’ve got at least 20-30 plants coming up. That’s what prompted me to look into LOTV. I had no idea it was toxic, or that it was invasive. Despite all of that I’m letting them live their wild life. Our house is 120 years old and I like to think that some beautiful lady from many years ago planted them, and the kick she’d have in knowing what she planted years ago, still remains.
I'm not sure about the toxicity. I didn't know either. Last year I dug up maybe a hundred of them from a back corner of my yard (also from a prior owner) and transferred them to an area outside my fence. No gloves or anything and nothing happened. The root systems are like a carpet about 8" down, very hard to dig up by hand.
This is great! I live in a rural area with deer, gophers, rabbits, squirrels and they all eat everything. I also have a shady spot behind the house that gets pretty muddy. I think these will be PERFECT for my muddy spot and no one will eat them.
My mother's maiden name is Tal which means "valley" in German... I planted Lily of the Valley and Snow on the Mountain in one bed... The blend of three shades of green, the contrast between the shapes of the plants, and the aggressive competition between the two plants is mesmerizing... They get along very well together... Now I'm using these two plants as a ground cover to prevent garlic mustard and buckthorn... Danke Schoen...
Im from North West Indiana and these used to grow wild all over the place when I was a kid in the late '60s/early '70s. After a while, I started seeing less and less of them. I think people started weeding them out. By the 1990's, I hadn't seen any. I live in Arizona now.
I was in search of an old song from the Rock group Queen: "Lily of the valley" and landed here. Nice channel! In Switzerland we call this flower "Maierisli" so I guess you have Swiss roots that you mention this in the video. We also have the name "Maiglöggli" which means "little may bell". Greetings from Bern, Switzerland 😄
Hello!!! Yes I am Swiss! Born in Alberta but both parents were Swiss and I have been back many times ! Thanks for watching my video :). Wunsche dir e schöne tag!
So interesting and helpful!🙏🏼 Glad I saw this because I was thinking of putting them in with the ferns in their pots but I bettered put them in their own pot if they’re going to be thugs!🧐😅🤓
@@bs5688 well…. You’ve got a warm climate on your side ! They typically bloom in early Spring, I would try to get them in the ground as soon as you can, I assume your ground is thawed and you aren’t experiencing frost anymore . The nice thing is , as long as they are in a shadier area, they should stay flowering for 3-4 weeks
Yes I have seen it online too. I would be extremely wary about who the seller is, what their claims are in regards to its benefits , and whether or not it is truly convallaria majalis. Personally I wouldn’t trust an online product , but that’s just me!
@@plantspeak7117 I agree to be cautious. My boyfriend's mom actually once told my boyfriend about lily of the valley tea back when she was in Poland. So it seems to be a thing. I would say we can be weary of the benefits but in order to sell lily of the valley I assume it has been checked and needs to be authentic.
Several people have asked this question ! While I have no experience trying this, I read that it can be done ! If I were to give it a try, I would use the “pips” that are already established and try not to disturb the roots as much as possible. I would use a shallow pot as well. Depending on where you live, moss might be a good addition to your container , to help keep the soil or substrate moist . Filtered light would be best. I’d say give it a try! I will attempt it this Fall and see if I get lovely smelling flowers in the cold season!
@@plantspeak7117 No I don't have either one yet but I'm interested. In one of my books there is an entry for Summer snowflake and in another book there's an entry for lily of the valley. They both were described as white bell-shaped flowers. So I was getting confused, heh. The lily of the valley might be too invasive for my garden.
Because Amazon sells everything? Haha. Whether this plant is edible or not has been a big topic of debate in the comments. I do know that it is very dangerous to take without consulting a specialist, because it contains cardiac glycosides, which affect your cardiovascular system. I personally wouldn’t recommend consuming it, and I wanted to make sure my stance was understood in the video. I wouldn’t want to be responsible for any life threatening experience with this plant. Plants are powerful !
Very informative! I got a bunch of these in the backyard and didn't know what they were until today I took a specimen to the garden center. Question: can you grow vegetables along side of Lily of the Valley? That is to say, will the vegetables next to them be toxic and non-consumable? Thank you in advance!
Hi! I would be more concerned with lily of the valley spreading its roots and taking over a whole bed. I recommend growing it in a contained space . It spreads aggressively ! I never worried about it touching other plants but I also never planted it next to veggies so I’m not sure !
@@plantspeak7117 Thank you! I planted some tomato and cucumber last year next to Lily of the Valley, unaware of its toxicity. Oh well, I will exercise caution this year. Appreciate your advice!
I disocovered this flower via Animal Crossing ( I was super excited when they started growing on my island!) But have a wanting to try and grow them for real; would the weather of the Midwest be ok for these? More specifically the St. Louis region. Thanks, and I love the video!
Hi Mitchel👋, Yes! Your region is zone 6a I believe , and lily of the valley is hardy from zones 3-9, so you shouldn’t have any problems ! They do spread very easily, so be careful where you choose to plant/grow them !
@@mitcheld123 the other thing you can try is make a round plastic barrier and dig it into the ground , that has worked for me to stop roots of aggressive spreading perennials . It has to be at least 6 inches into the ground though . Cutting the bottom off a large pail is what I do for this
I bought a Lilly Of The Valley plant at a library sale four days ago and already the little flowers are turning brown. I keep it on the window sill and water it every day but already the flowers are turning brown. What is the problem with it.?
Question! My country doesnt have seasons(so no winter, autumn, etc etc. Most of the time is very sunny or rainy) am i still able to grow these in a plant pot?
I'm planting these, but they're getting tall but their leaves don't spread :(( they looks just like one long chives :((( can you tell me what's happening
Hi, Where did you get them?? I’m not convinced they are truly lily of the valley! Because they spread! Would you like to send a photo to my Instagram??
A friend of mines girlfriend's son got really sick after he apparently ate the berries. Later we found out he was deliberately poisoned by a former chemistry teacher, who turns out was actually a meth cook. He's ok now but unfortunately his mom was brutally murdered in front of her house. The teacher/meth cook is also dead now. As for my friend last I heard he was in Alaska but we really don't know if that's true or not. Greetings from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Thanks for the video! I actually came across this video because I was fearful of my child being around lily of the valley plants 🤪stomping through my mothers backyard who has quite a few of them growing. You somehow made them a little less scary, just wash your hands and you’ll be fine I guess 😅
Yes he is 7, he does know not to eat any plant outside 🤗 Although I wasn’t sure if the toxicity in lily of the valley was similar to poison ivy where if it got in his clothes or skin it would be an issue 🤔
I have this in my yard. When we moved in five years ago, I thought that’s cute. Now it has spread like wildfire and taking over our yard. Now I’m horrified! My pet rabbits ate them and died. My husband was burning and one several caught fire, his lungs are burning from the toxic poison. This plant is so dangerous to keep around. Think of the children and the wild animals/rabbits running around eating this and dying a painful death. Basically burning them from the inside out. It’s raining most of the day but tomorrow, I am hoping to round up all of these plants. I’ll take round up for a week of indoor play instead of another year of this toxic plant in my yard. I definitely do not want my other animals to get ahold of this
Magari fosse invasiva … l avrò piantata una decina di volte in giardino ed è sempre finita male , fortuna che quest anno è ritornata a germogliare x salutarmi 💕💕💕… oramai ho capito che devo trattarla con le pinze da ciglia
Yes; perhaps in specific doses administered by a doctor or health care professional. For my purposes as a plant growing out of the ground it shouldn’t be consumed .
It could be toxic if a dog or cat ate it. I had a dog and many cats growing up and they never went near the lily of the valley in my yard. It would be at your own discretion .
I have lilly of the valleys that have come up every year for the last 60years
Walter White has entered the chat. Great video!
This breaking bad joke (?) Went over my head ..!
Is it a breaking bad joke?
@@plantspeak7117 Yes. In the season four finale, it’s revealed Walt used the berries from his Lily of the Valley plant to poison someone
@@sinoreanimated hahaha ok!
Awesome.
Probably got that plant loads of fame.
Maybe I should put “Walter white” in my video title to get new viewers😂😅
@@plantspeak7117 😂 Wouldn’t be a bad idea. That’s how I first heard of the plant a few years ago.
Breaking bad is amazing watch it:)
I love your video. When I was a little boy, back when mammoths still roamed the prairie, I learned about LoV and made little bouquets and gave them to all the old Ladies in my neighborhood. The response has been with me for a lifetime. They were universally adored---and so was I. Thanks for the memory.
Wow thank you so much for sharing that !
It was a big part of my childhood too .
Glad to bring back good memories .
This is one of the most informative and well -presented videos on garden plants that I have ever watched. Thank you for educating me about this lovely, innocent looking plant. I'll take steps to keep this nostalgic beauty happy but under my control. I recently adopted one plant at a library plant swap, drawn to it by memories of my grandmother's garden where it thrived in her Pennsylvania garden.
You’re charming & I enjoy your wit. Happy gardening.
Hi, thank you!
I’m currently working on an organic land care diploma so I can focus more on soil concepts in my videos !!!
It’s so funny. We have lived in our house for almost 9 years and every year until this year, we’ve only had maybe 10 plants pop up. Always around that many. Today, I was outside and noticed we’ve got at least 20-30 plants coming up. That’s what prompted me to look into LOTV. I had no idea it was toxic, or that it was invasive. Despite all of that I’m letting them live their wild life. Our house is 120 years old and I like to think that some beautiful lady from many years ago planted them, and the kick she’d have in knowing what she planted years ago, still remains.
I LOVE that story :). Thanks for sharing with me. I know… it’s just so special. Worth the invasion !
I'm not sure about the toxicity. I didn't know either. Last year I dug up maybe a hundred of them from a back corner of my yard (also from a prior owner) and transferred them to an area outside my fence. No gloves or anything and nothing happened. The root systems are like a carpet about 8" down, very hard to dig up by hand.
This is great! I live in a rural area with deer, gophers, rabbits, squirrels and they all eat everything. I also have a shady spot behind the house that gets pretty muddy. I think these will be PERFECT for my muddy spot and no one will eat them.
My mother's maiden name is Tal which means "valley" in German... I planted Lily of the Valley and Snow on the Mountain in one bed... The blend of three shades of green, the contrast between the shapes of the plants, and the aggressive competition between the two plants is mesmerizing... They get along very well together... Now I'm using these two plants as a ground cover to prevent garlic mustard and buckthorn... Danke Schoen...
I love this!!!
Even aggressive plants can find mates!
I’m sure it’s beautiful.
So fun to listen to you! Loved the Snow White education!
Thank you :). Thanks for watching !
Im from North West Indiana and these used to grow wild all over the place when I was a kid in the late '60s/early '70s. After a while, I started seeing less and less of them. I think people started weeding them out. By the 1990's, I hadn't seen any. I live in Arizona now.
Thank you so much for posting this video! I was totally about to plant this cutie, but not any more!
Well if you can contain it they are wonderful! Hahaha
Thanks for your video and description of plant parts. I have lots!!! Will move some to a patch where garlic wants to come up.
thank you so much, your video has tremendous info about lily of the valley
Love the way it smells 2.
Yes! Thanks for the useful information! Love your videos!
Very helpful-I need to get mine under control, but I love them
Thank for creating this video and sharing short and sweet great 👍🏻 job
Thank you for positing
My favorite flower! Never knew how toxic it was.
I was in search of an old song from the Rock group Queen: "Lily of the valley" and landed here. Nice channel! In Switzerland we call this flower "Maierisli" so I guess you have Swiss roots that you mention this in the video. We also have the name "Maiglöggli" which means "little may bell". Greetings from Bern, Switzerland 😄
Hello!!!
Yes I am Swiss!
Born in Alberta but both parents were Swiss and I have been back many times !
Thanks for watching my video :).
Wunsche dir e schöne tag!
really thanks about this video, lots of useful information!
Just came here because of breaking bad
Best info I found. Thank you!!!!
So glad I watched this video: poisonous, shade, and acidic soil. Good to know. Necessary. Thank you.
What a beautiful lilly of the vally. May I buy from you?
Hi there,
I don’t sell plants , sorry!
You’re gorgeous!
Moved into a house that is wrapped with these around the house, they spread like crazy.
They really do. Maybe you call sell them to brides ?
I hear they are a very popular spring wedding bouquet haha
@@plantspeak7117 That would be cool. We also have a ton of baby lilac bushes shooting out of the ground randomly in the yard 😅
So interesting and helpful!🙏🏼 Glad I saw this because I was thinking of putting them in with the ferns in their pots but I bettered put them in their own pot if they’re going to be thugs!🧐😅🤓
I was hoping to grow lily of the valley for my wedding bouquet in July. When should I plant some?
Hi Becca.
Where do you live ??
This depends on your growing zone.
@@plantspeak7117 I believe I am in zone 9 in Sacramento, CA
@@bs5688 well…. You’ve got a warm climate on your side !
They typically bloom in early Spring, I would try to get them in the ground as soon as you can, I assume your ground is thawed and you aren’t experiencing frost anymore .
The nice thing is , as long as they are in a shadier area, they should stay flowering for 3-4 weeks
@@plantspeak7117 thank you!! You're awesome
@@bs5688 using them as a wedding bouquet is a super sweet idea🥰
Excellent video. Can I plant these in my garden now early summer June in Idaho?
Yes absolutely. They do prefer shadier areas
Can you plant the pods to start a new cologne?
I have seen lily of the valley tea! It is sold online I believe. Perhaps it has been heated?
Yes I have seen it online too. I would be extremely wary about who the seller is, what their claims are in regards to its benefits , and whether or not it is truly convallaria majalis. Personally I wouldn’t trust an online product , but that’s just me!
@@plantspeak7117 I agree to be cautious. My boyfriend's mom actually once told my boyfriend about lily of the valley tea back when she was in Poland. So it seems to be a thing. I would say we can be weary of the benefits but in order to sell lily of the valley I assume it has been checked and needs to be authentic.
I am just curious how a plant that is poisonous may become non-poisonous. Through heating maybe? I would be really curious if anyone finds out!
There are so many bugs in my lily of the valley’s and yes plant experts have identified the plant. Spiders love them i guess
Since they are shade loving, can they be grown indoors? (Assuming no kids and no pets)
Several people have asked this question !
While I have no experience trying this, I read that it can be done !
If I were to give it a try, I would use the “pips” that are already established and try not to disturb the roots as much as possible.
I would use a shallow pot as well.
Depending on where you live, moss might be a good addition to your container , to help keep the soil or substrate moist .
Filtered light would be best.
I’d say give it a try! I will attempt it this Fall and see if I get lovely smelling flowers in the cold season!
@@plantspeak7117 yes, to smell that awesomeness, in the winter, would be so refreshing. Hope of summer to come. Lol
And thank you.
So this is a completely different plant from Summer Snowflake (Leucojum aestivum), right?
Yes , different !
Do you have this in your garden ?
@@plantspeak7117 No I don't have either one yet but I'm interested. In one of my books there is an entry for Summer snowflake and in another book there's an entry for lily of the valley. They both were described as white bell-shaped flowers. So I was getting confused, heh. The lily of the valley might be too invasive for my garden.
@@SidekickSam24 it is very invasive and you often have to take extreme measures to stop the spreading if you don’t have a plan from the start !
Whys Amazon sell herbal tea leaf of this plant?
Because Amazon sells everything? Haha.
Whether this plant is edible or not has been a big topic of debate in the comments.
I do know that it is very dangerous to take without consulting a specialist, because it contains cardiac glycosides, which affect your cardiovascular system. I personally wouldn’t recommend consuming it, and I wanted to make sure my stance was understood in the video. I wouldn’t want to be responsible for any life threatening experience with this plant.
Plants are powerful !
All it costs is your love!
Very informative! I got a bunch of these in the backyard and didn't know what they were until today I took a specimen to the garden center. Question: can you grow vegetables along side of Lily of the Valley? That is to say, will the vegetables next to them be toxic and non-consumable? Thank you in advance!
Hi!
I would be more concerned with lily of the valley spreading its roots and taking over a whole bed.
I recommend growing it in a contained space . It spreads aggressively !
I never worried about it touching other plants but I also never planted it next to veggies so I’m not sure !
@@plantspeak7117 Thank you! I planted some tomato and cucumber last year next to Lily of the Valley, unaware of its toxicity. Oh well, I will exercise caution this year. Appreciate your advice!
So lucky! They are super cute plants
Dammit Walter
I disocovered this flower via Animal Crossing ( I was super excited when they started growing on my island!) But have a wanting to try and grow them for real; would the weather of the Midwest be ok for these? More specifically the St. Louis region. Thanks, and I love the video!
Hi Mitchel👋,
Yes! Your region is zone 6a I believe , and lily of the valley is hardy from zones 3-9, so you shouldn’t have any problems !
They do spread very easily, so be careful where you choose to plant/grow them !
@@plantspeak7117 thanks so much! I’ll for sure plant them in a pot away from anything else!😀
@@mitcheld123 the other thing you can try is make a round plastic barrier and dig it into the ground , that has worked for me to stop roots of aggressive spreading perennials .
It has to be at least 6 inches into the ground though . Cutting the bottom off a large pail is what I do for this
@@plantspeak7117 I’ll give that a go! And I subscribed to your channel, and can’t wait to see your other vids!
Yes! We live in St. Louis, and my mother has always grown it, and it really thrives and spreads.
its a lotta ppl say this is a very healthy plant esp for the heart some ones lieing
May I ask what is the name of the plant with the punk flower at the back?
THAT is a bromeliad !
I have a video for that too :)
ruclips.net/video/Y-bBDHaIS9M/видео.html
I bought a Lilly Of The Valley plant at a library sale four days ago and already the little flowers are turning brown. I keep it on the window sill and water it every day but already the flowers are turning brown. What is the problem with it.?
it’s sad
a question: where could I obtain this through an online site?
Hi there. I’m not entirely sure. May I ask where you are located?
Question! My country doesnt have seasons(so no winter, autumn, etc etc. Most of the time is very sunny or rainy) am i still able to grow these in a plant pot?
Hi there.
Do you know what USDA growing zone you are in? I can give you a better answer if you let me know.
@1:33 she said it.
I'm planting these, but they're getting tall but their leaves don't spread :(( they looks just like one long chives :((( can you tell me what's happening
Hi,
Where did you get them??
I’m not convinced they are truly lily of the valley! Because they spread!
Would you like to send a photo to my Instagram??
@@plantspeak7117 I bought them online through a friend, and hers leaves did spread, I don't know what happened to mines ;-;
I have never been able to grow them 😭😭
Actually it can be a very healthy herb if used properly
A friend of mines girlfriend's son got really sick after he apparently ate the berries. Later we found out he was deliberately poisoned by a former chemistry teacher, who turns out was actually a meth cook. He's ok now but unfortunately his mom was brutally murdered in front of her house. The teacher/meth cook is also dead now. As for my friend last I heard he was in Alaska but we really don't know if that's true or not.
Greetings from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Haahahhahaahhahaahahah.
I laughed pretty hard at this
funny we use lily of the valley for the brain in herbal treatment
How does that work?
is this plant unlucky to bring into the house?
I have absolutely no idea!
Never tried it and I have never heard of it being grown as an indoor plant.
Maybe you could be the first to try!
Thanks for the video! I actually came across this video because I was fearful of my child being around lily of the valley plants 🤪stomping through my mothers backyard who has quite a few of them growing. You somehow made them a little less scary, just wash your hands and you’ll be fine I guess 😅
Is your child old enough to understand not to eat them?
That would be my one fear !
Yes he is 7, he does know not to eat any plant outside 🤗 Although I wasn’t sure if the toxicity in lily of the valley was similar to poison ivy where if it got in his clothes or skin it would be an issue 🤔
@@Skinnyslimsloth391 I’ve never had an issue like that personally. It’s not that harsh.
:)
That’s great to hear, thank you so much! 🙏
What about Lily of the Valley bulbs?
I have this in my yard.
When we moved in five years ago, I thought that’s cute.
Now it has spread like wildfire and taking over our yard.
Now I’m horrified!
My pet rabbits ate them and died.
My husband was burning and one several caught fire, his lungs are burning from the toxic poison.
This plant is so dangerous to keep around.
Think of the children and the wild animals/rabbits running around eating this and dying a painful death. Basically burning them from the inside out.
It’s raining most of the day but tomorrow, I am hoping to round up all of these plants.
I’ll take round up for a week of indoor play instead of another year of this toxic plant in my yard.
I definitely do not want my other animals to get ahold of this
Don't worry it's not poisonous, I tested in minecraft
you r so cute cx
Magari fosse invasiva … l avrò piantata una decina di volte in giardino ed è sempre finita male , fortuna che quest anno è ritornata a germogliare x salutarmi 💕💕💕… oramai ho capito che devo trattarla con le pinze da ciglia
The root and flowers are used to effectively treat heart conditions.
Yes; perhaps in specific doses administered by a doctor or health care professional.
For my purposes as a plant growing out of the ground it shouldn’t be consumed .
this is what fear garden has done to me
But you are not scared about pets ?
It could be toxic if a dog or cat ate it. I had a dog and many cats growing up and they never went near the lily of the valley in my yard.
It would be at your own discretion .
You will be sorry!
I have declared war on this invasive nuisance.
Lily of the valley poisonous from stem to flower
They're toxic so better keep them away from pets plants and Walter White 😂
@falquemarie