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Lily of the Valley, the May birth flower, in soft morning light
May birth flower

Lily of the Valley

Happiness, sweetness, and hope

Tiny white bells with a scent far bigger than they are. It arrives when spring is sure of itself.

The May birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the hawthorn. Together they stand for happiness, sweetness, and hope.

Lily of the Valley

Lily of the valley hangs its tiny white bells along an arching stem above broad green leaves. In France, sprigs of it are traditionally given on May 1 for good luck, and it has been a favorite in royal wedding bouquets.

Hawthorn

Hawthorn, the second May birth flower

Hawthorn is a small tree that covers itself in white or pink blossom in late spring. It is also called the May tree, and its branches were long used to mark May Day.

As a gift

A small potted lily of the valley is a sweet May gift, though it needs to stay out of reach of pets. More birth flower gift ideas.

As a tattoo

The arching stem and row of bells suit a delicate line tattoo along the collarbone or forearm. More birth flower tattoo ideas.

Questions

What is the May birth flower?

The May birth flowers are the lily of the valley and the hawthorn. Together they stand for happiness, sweetness, and hope.

What does the lily of the valley mean?

As a birth flower, the lily of the valley is linked with happiness, sweetness, and hope.

What is a good birth flower gift for May?

A small potted lily of the valley is a sweet May gift, though it needs to stay out of reach of pets.

Are May birth flowers safe around pets?

Every part of lily of the valley is poisonous if eaten, so keep it away from children and pets.

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