🌸 Lily of the valley meaning & symbolism
The lily of the valley is a birth flower for May and traditionally symbolises sweetness, humility and the return of happiness. Lily of the valley has tiny, fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers that hang from arching stems in spring.
Lily of the valley facts
- In France, sprigs of lily of the valley (muguet) are traditionally given on May 1.
- It has been used in royal wedding bouquets.
- All parts of the plant are poisonous.
The other May birth flower is the hawthorn. See the May birthstone and birth flowers.
Birth flowers by month
- Jan · Carnation
- Jan · Snowdrop
- Feb · Violet
- Feb · Primrose
- Mar · Daffodil
- Mar · Jonquil
- Apr · Daisy
- Apr · Sweet pea
- May · Lily of the valley
- May · Hawthorn
- Jun · Rose
- Jun · Honeysuckle
- Jul · Larkspur
- Jul · Water lily
- Aug · Gladiolus
- Aug · Poppy
- Sep · Aster
- Sep · Morning glory
- Oct · Marigold
- Oct · Cosmos
- Nov · Chrysanthemum
- Dec · Narcissus
- Dec · Holly
Frequently asked questions
What does the lily of the valley symbolise?
The lily of the valley traditionally symbolises sweetness, humility and the return of happiness.
What month is the lily of the valley the birth flower for?
The lily of the valley is a birth flower for May. The other May birth flower is the hawthorn.