Flower of the week from California

Lily of the Valley

In the Victorian classic, The Language of Flowers, the Lily of the Valley is said to symbolize the return of happiness. Named for its native habitat (the Latin word "convallis" means enclosed valley), our Lily of the Valley is harvested along the beautiful coastline of Santa Barbara, California. Though this old-fashioned favorite bears dozens of blossoms, it can only last for less than a week. With bell-shaped flowers that infuse the air with fragrance throughout the day, it is commonly used in wedding bouquets, perfumes and is a perfect addition to your bedside table or bathroom counter.


Convallaria majalis, commonly known as the Lily of the Valley, is the only species in the genus Convallaria in the flowering plant family Ruscaceae, formerly placed in the lily family Liliaceae or in its own family called Convallariaceae. Other names include May Lily, May Bells, Lily Constancy, Ladder-to-Heaven, Male Lily and Muguet.

This was a very popular flower for all wedding at Heroman's Florist during the early and middle 1900's. It's popularity diminished during the late 90's because of the availability of so many other flowers due to the advances in shipping of flowers in a cold chain. The flower however because of it's simplistic beauty is making a comeback in wedding popularity and bride sentimentality.