Regulations for the removal of plants from nature
Like many plants that are not on the red list of threatened species, lilies of the valley are protected. The regulations for the removal of root parts from the wild, for example for planting in your own garden, are clear: they must not be dug up without good reason.
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- When is the best time to plant lilies of the valley?
- How long does the flowering time of lilies of the valley last?
There is no important reason for digging up lilies of the valley. The spring flowers really grow in many gardens. who Plant lilies of the valley you can either buy rhizomes in stores or simply get a few pieces of root from your neighbor.
Lilies of the valley from your own garden you can dig and pick as you wish.
Are you allowed to pick a bouquet of lilies of the valley in the forest?
Picking is not allowed in areas where lily of the valley are rarely found. The flowers not only plant themselves over rhizomes, but also over Seeds away.
In regions where the lily of the valley is still very common, you are welcome to pick a small bouquet.
In the wild you should definitely not cut more than a few stems for personal use. It is forbidden to sell lilies of the valley picked in the forest.
Warning: lilies of the valley are highly poisonous!
If you have picked lilies of the valley on the way, you should definitely wash your hands at home. Strength Symptoms of intoxication occur only after the consumption of parts of the plant. But even small residues of plant sap on the hands can cause slight nausea and allergies.
Also keep in mind that the strong scent of lily of the valley can trigger allergies in sensitive people, which manifest themselves as severe headaches, reddened skin and itching. If in doubt, leave the pretty spring flowers where they grow and please other people with their pretty flowers and their scent.
Tips
Propagate lilies of the valley is very easy. You can use parts of the roots, bulbs or seeds for this.