Lily of the valley has tremenously beautiful and fragrant flowers that bloom in early June on PEI.
This perennial is not considered a weed because people plant it on purpose, but it sure is invasive.
A small patch will soon produce a dense network of roots that spreads throughout the flowerbed and into the lawn, choking out any other plants in its way. 
The roots are deep in the ground and it is very hard to get rid of all of them. Any bits left behind will re-sprout and carry on as if nothing has happened. I have been pulling and digging the roots, but there will always be some left behind.
My advice is not to plant them in your garden. The pretty flowers are not worth the effort of keeping them contained.
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