Birth month flower - MAY
Flower: Hawthorn, Lily of the Valley
White Lilies represent strength, complete life, sweetness and wild beauty are the birthday flowers of May.
About Lily- May birth flower
Lilies were so revered by the ancient Greeks that they believed they sprouted from the milk of Hera, the queen of the gods. Tied to the Virgin Mary, the white Madonna lily represents virtue, while the lily of the valley conveys sweetness and humility. In the language of flowers, this May birth flower expresses purity of heart, majesty and honor. The lily of the valley has the flower meaning of humility, chastity, sweetness and purity. The delicate white blossoms of the lily of the valley bloom snugly between the broad leaves. This May birth flower is a wonderfully fragrant and beautiful plant. The alternate May birth flower is the lily of any variety.
Lily of the valley is a native of Europe. It has a flower meaning of the return of happiness. This May birth flower is used often in bridal arrangements for the sweet perfume. Lily of the valley can be grown is sun or shade and is a beautifully fragrant groundcover. Lily of the Valley has also been used in herbal medicine as a poison antidote, for the heart and epilepsy. It is a favorite flower among brides and party planners as it is a wonderfully elegant flower. Lily of the valley is one of the most delicate and beautiful of the lily family.
According to legend, the lily of the valley came into being from Eve’s tears after she was kicked out of the Garden of Eden. The May birth month flower is also called "the ladder to heaven" due to its bell shaped flowers hanging down from the stem. The lily of the valley is also known as "fairy ladders" in Ireland. The lily of the valley is known for its delicate white flowers and light fragrance. It is the may flower on May Day on the European continent especially in France. The lily of the valley is poisonous. The only poisonings recorded have occurred when the water from a vase of lily of the valley flowers was drunk. The specific name for lily of the valley is majalis which means "that which belongs to May".
Birthday is the date on which a person is born, marking the day a life outside the womb begins. It is customary in many cultures to celebrate the anniversary of one’s birthday, for example by having a birthday party with family and/or friends. Gifts are often given to the person celebrating the birthday. It is also customary to treat people especially on their birthday, either generally acceding to their wishes, or subjecting them to a rite of transition. Make your loved ones birthday a memorable one with wide array of flowers meant to grace the occasion. Flowers meant for birthday definitely take your wishes to the core of the heart of the individual celebrating birthday.
Fruit bearing trees, lavender, aster, lily of the valley, scented stock, and sweat pea are flowers representing Taurus which is believed to symbolize being patient, reliable, home loving and practical.
Taurians are Earth Signs which means they are home-loving, conventional, gourmand
Flowers & Plants for a Taurus: sweet William (Dianthus barbatus), scented stock, fruit-bearing trees, lavender, lilac, aster, lily of the valley, sweet pea.
