The flower language of lily of the valley is the return of happiness, and it also symbolizes purity and humility.

Lily of the valley (Convallaria majalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant. The plant is short and delicate, and in spring it sends up flower stalks bearing a cluster of drooping, white, bell-shaped little flowers with a sweet, delicate fragrance. It likes a cool, moist, semi-shaded environment and often grows in patches in woodlands. It is distributed across the temperate regions of Europe and Asia, and is a very popular ornamental flower.

As for its flower language, the most widely known meaning of lily of the valley is the return of happiness. People believe that receiving lily of the valley means happiness will come again, so it is often used to convey good wishes. In addition, lily of the valley also symbolizes purity, innocence and humility; its pure white little flowers hang down like bells, giving a quiet and gentle feeling.

Because of these meanings, lily of the valley is suitable for giving to friends, lovers or elders, wishing them happiness and contentment, and it also often appears in wedding bouquets and fragrance products. In places such as France, there is also the custom of exchanging lily of the valley in May to express good wishes, which shows how much people love this little flower.

When growing lily of the valley at home, it is best to use loose, fertile, well-drained soil and place it in a semi-shaded spot with diffused light, keeping the potting soil moist but not waterlogged, and taking care to shade and cool it in summer. When conditions are suitable, lily of the valley will slowly spread by means of its rhizomes, and every spring it will bloom on schedule with strings of little bells. It should be noted that the whole plant of lily of the valley is toxic, so it is for viewing only and must not be eaten; households with young children or pets should place it somewhere out of easy reach.