The flower language of lily of the valley is the return of happiness.

The ornamental value of lily of the valley is very high. It blooms once a year. The flowers are white, beautiful and generous. It is very difficult to wait for the blooming every time. When it blooms, it represents the arrival of a happy day.

The lily of the valley is small in size and has a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are small bell-shaped flowers. In France, lily of the valley is a symbol of purity and happiness. On May 1st every year, the French have the meaning of giving each other lily of the valley to wish each other a happy year. The recipients usually hang the flowers in the room for the whole year.

When purchasing plants, look for the following cultivars:

Convallaria majalis ‘Albostriata’ – This type has dark leaves with white to cream longitudinal stripes.

‘Aureomarginata’ – This variety has cream to yellow-edged leaves.

Rosea – A pink variety, not as vigorous as the white-flowered species but very pretty.

Convallaria majuscule ‘Greene’ – This North American native is great for naturalistic ground cover and provides a carpet of beauty between other native plants.