Removing Lily of the Valley - Ask Extension
I want to remove Lily of the Valley that has inundated the area around my Minneapolis house. I have tried pulling them up but the roots are imbedded....
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Removing Lily of the Valley #870896
Asked May 31, 2024, 8:56 AM EDT
I want to remove Lily of the Valley that has inundated the area around my Minneapolis house. I have tried pulling them up but the roots are imbedded.
Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Ed
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
Hi Ed,
Pulling won't work, you need to dig the plants up. You also could use a herbicide like glyphosate, but be VERY careful using it around other desirable plants like grass, perennials and trees. It kills anything green. If you go that route, read and follow the directions on the label. The label is the law.
Thanks!