What is the best way to move lily of the valley and when?”
Just transplant it any time during the growing season. The lily of the valley is a very hardy plant. == Gardening Tips: Lily-of-the-Valley is a Hardy Shade-Loving Perennial By Donna, published Feb 05, 2007 Published Content: 116 Total Views: 357,897 Favorited By: 10 CPs Contact Subscribe Add to Favorites Rating: 3.9 of 512345 Font Font Lily-of-the-Valley is an old-fashioned perennial that looks so delicate with its tiny bell shaped flowers. There is not anything delicate about this hardy shade-lover. Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a tough-as-nails perennial that will keep going after many others fail to thrive. It is one of the few perennials that can grow in the deep shade of large trees and shrubs. Lily-of-the-Valley also makes a good choice in small contained spaces. In areas where temperatures remain cooler in summer, it can even take full sun. This hardy perennial isn’t very particular about the soil it’s planted in. Lily-of-the-Valley can spread quickly by undergroun
If they have been in that same spot for over five years,they may benefit from digging up and transplanting and using fresh soil.Fall is the best time. http://en.allexperts.com/q/Perennials-729/Lilly-Valley.htm Yes you can move LOV; in fact you may never get rid of them all in their current spot, if they are established 🙁 http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/upstateny/msg061238321414.html Although you can transplant at any time of year, the dormant winter season is probably best. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3676/is_199604/ai_n8735332 From information on the Internet, late fall seems to be the most recommended time. Lily of the valley is one of my personal favorites and I have a lovely patch
