Many of us have heard about the association between lily of the valley and death. The origin of this association can be found in Greek mythology, where Hercules was said to have been laid to rest with lilies of the valley on his chest. Itג€™s believed that this is due to the plantג€™s strong scent that resembles that of a recently deceased person.
In addition, it has been used as a symbol for mourning in several cultures, including Chinese and Indian traditions. This is because itג€™s also known as ג€_x009c_the flower of memoryג€_x009d_ or ג€_x009c_he who loves his own country dies a hundred times; he who hates his country dies only once.ג€_x009d_
Even though lily of the valley is considered unlucky in some cultures, there are other believes associated with it as well. Some people say that when you see lily of the valley growing outside your house, it means that your elderly parents are coming back home soon.
Why Is Lily of the Valley Called Maryן¿½s Tears?
The name lily of the valley is derived from its delicate and fragrant flower that resembles a lily. The plant has been used in various cultures as a symbol for mourning, because itג€™s also known as ג€_x009c_the flower of memoryג€_x009d_ or ג€_x009c_he who loves his own country dies a hundred times; he who hates his country dies only once.ג€_x009d_
Some people say that when you see lily of the valley growing outside your house, it means that your elderly parents are coming back home soon.
What Makes Lily of the Valley Special?
Lily of the valley has a sweet and delicate scent that makes it easy to grow in various soil types. This flower comes in many colors and sizes, making it a versatile ornamental plant for your garden. Lily of the valley is also very hardy, meaning it will be easy for you to maintain and care for this plant.
Additionally, lily of the valley is one of few flowers that produces nectar, which other plants may not produce. This means you can attract bees to your garden with lilies of the valley. Like most flowers, lily of the valley typically opens up at night and closes during the day, so watch out for moonlight!
What Flower Is Lily of the Valley in Bible?
Lily of the valley is mentioned twice in the Bible. One passage describes how Moses used lilies of the valley to cover his face as he fled Egypt (Exodus 3:4-5). Another passage describes how God warned Israel about the land that would be cursed if they brought a foreign plant into it (Hosea 14:8).
How Rare Is Lily of the Valley?
Lily of the valley is a difficult plant to grow. Itג€™s hard to find and it takes a lot of effort to successfully grow it, so itג€™s rare.
This is why lily of the valley is considered fortunate because it means that you have been blessed with a good harvest. If you are lucky enough to have lily of the valley growing at your house, consider yourself lucky!
