The scientific name for the plant is Convallaria Majalis.

The scientific name of lily of the valley is Convallaria majalis.

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) really is a durable plant.

The scientific name of lily of the valley is Convallaria majalis.

Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria Majalis) is my favorite flower.

There’s also a variety which has white flowers flushed with pink called Convallaria majalis var. rosea.

The second part of the Latin name, Convallaria majalis, refers to the fact that it flowers in May.

The second part of the Latin name, Convallaria majalis, refers to the fact that it flowers in May.

The second part of the Latin name, Convallaria majalis, refers to the fact that it flowers in May.

Rosea – A pink variety, not as vigorous as the white flowered species but very pretty.

Convallaria majalis ‘Albostriata’ – This type has dark leaves with white to cream longitudinal stripes.

The second part of the Latin name, Convallaria majalis, refers to the fact that it flowers in May.

Convallaria majalis ‘Albostriata’ – This type has dark green leaves with elongated white lines and even creamy ones.

Lily of the valley was introduced to American by European settlers.

Two other widely grown groundcovers are bishop's goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria 'Variegatum') and lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria majalis).