Meaning
Sweetness, humility,
return of happiness
Origins
Lilies of the valley
derive their quaint
common name from their
botanical name,
convallaria, which is
derived from convallis,
the Latin word for
"valley." The word
alludes to the delicate
flowers' favorite shaded
habitat. In the wild,
lilies of the valley can
be found throughout much
of temperate Europe. Some
botanists even consider
the tiny flowers to be
native to the mountain
woods of Virginia, West
Virginia, North Carolina
and Tennessee. They're
members of the Liliaceae
family.
Availability and Vase
Life
Year round.
6-10 days.
Care and Handling
When cutting bottom of
the stem, cut only 1/4
inch off. Flowers will
wilt quickly if exposed
to heat or if air
circulation is poor. Is
suitable for drying.
Design Uses
Flowers are fragrant and
popular for wedding work.
Colors: White,
occasionally pink.
