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Lily Of The Valley

What is lily of the valley?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Scientific name Convallaria majalis[2]
Flower color White[3]
Flower shape Bell-shaped[6]
Fragrance Fragrant[2]
Plant type Low perennial herb[3]

Lily of the valley is a small, fragrant woodland plant with white, bell-shaped flowers, known botanically as Convallaria majalis. It is grown as a garden plant and carries symbolic meanings of happiness, purity, and humility.

Context

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a small, low perennial herb with white, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers, often found in woodlands and cultivated as a garden plant [3]. In the language of flowers, it signifies the return of happiness [7], and it is associated with purity and humility in several sources [1]. It also appears in Christian symbolism in some contexts [8].

Documented claims

  • Lily of the valley is a woodland flowering plant. [4]
  • In the language of flowers, it signifies the return of happiness. [7]
  • It is associated with purity and humility. [1]

Questions and answers

Is lily of the valley a toxic plant?

Yes, lily of the valley is considered poisonous, though the specific toxic compounds are not detailed in the available sources [3].

Can you grow lily of the valley in Canada?

The sources do not specify whether lily of the valley can be grown in Canada, but it is cultivated as a garden plant in general [5].

Why are lily of the valley so special?

Lily of the valley is special for its fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers and its symbolic meanings of happiness, purity, and humility [7].

Is lily of the valley invasive in Canada?

The sources do not address the invasiveness of lily of the valley in Canada.

Sources

  1. LILY OF THE VALLEY Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com — dictionary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. lily of the valley — dictionary.cambridge.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Lily Of The Valley Plant: Its Meaning And Why It's Poisonous — housebeautiful.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. LILY OF THE VALLEY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary — collinsdictionary.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. Lily of the Valley Meaning, Symbolism and Connection ... — countryliving.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  6. Lily of the Valley Meaning Symbolism Care and Toxicity — thursd.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  7. What is the lily of the valley (Song of Solomon 2:1)? — gotquestions.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  8. Lily of the Valley — flowersofcharlotte.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Things