Western Lily of the Valley
NameWestern Lily of the Valley
Species NameMaianthemum dilatatum
Common NameWestern Lily of the Valley
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container Typeground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typebroadleaf
Height (cm)25
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A - herbaceous plant
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive spike of white flowers; broad, heart-shaped leaves; forms colonies in shaded, moist environments.
Description
This specimen of Western Lily of the Valley is a herbaceous perennial, not a woody bonsai, found growing in a natural forest understory. It features a single, upright flowering stalk emerging from a carpet of broad, glossy green leaves. The plant is currently in bloom, displaying a dense spike of small white flowers.
