Clump-forming herb to 45 cm high from a stout, spreading rhizome. Leaves numerous, erect, broadly linear, perennial. Inflorescence slender, smooth, not exceeding the leaves. Flowers numerous in widely spaced whorls along the scape, spreading, to 8 mm wide.Tepals white to pale violet-purple. Summer.

China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam

Grown as a garden ornamental or indoor plant in light to heavy shade.

Source: Conran, J. (2005). Convallariaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 5. Flowering plants. Monocotyledons. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.