May
This month's flower
Lily of the Valley
Convallaria majalis
A clean, sweet fragrance with green dewy notes, like a cool morning in a forest clearing after rain.
Meaning
“Return of happiness”
Origin
Europe & Asia
Pairs with
Jasmine, Rose
Did You Know?
Gifted on May Day in France as a symbol of good fortune
Also blooming in spring
African Corn Lily
Ixia polystachya
“Happiness”
African Violet
Saintpaulia ionantha
“Faithful devotion”
Anemone
Anemone coronaria
“Protection against evil and anticipation”
Apple Blossom
Malus domestica
“Preference”
Azalea
Rhododendron indicum
“Take care of yourself for me”
Bearded Iris
Iris germanica
“Message of hope and faith”
Beauty Bush
Kolkwitzia amabilis
“Beautiful love”
Bleeding Heart
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
“Unconditional love”
Bluebell
Hyacinthoides non-scripta
“Constancy and everlasting love”
Bluebonnet
Lupinus texensis
“Imagination and happiness”
Boronia
Boronia megastigma
“Rare and unique beauty”
Bugle
Ajuga reptans
“Consolation”
Camassia
Camassia leichtlinii
“Constancy”
Cherokee Rose
Rosa laevigata
“Tears of sorrow becoming beauty”
Cherry Blossom
Prunus serrulata
“The beauty of impermanence”
Crabapple Blossom
Malus sylvestris
“Preference and fleeting beauty”
Crocus
Crocus vernus
“Youthful gladness”
Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
“New beginnings and rebirth”
Dogwood
Cornus florida
“Love undiminished by adversity”
Dutch Iris
Iris × hollandica
“Hope and valor”
Flamingo Flower
Anthurium andreanum
“Hospitality”
Freesia
Freesia refracta
“Innocent trust and lasting friendship”
Glory-of-the-Snow
Chionodoxa luciliae
“Glory of the snow”
Golden Chain Tree
Laburnum anagyroides
“Pensive beauty”
Grape Hyacinth
Muscari armeniacum
“Power and confidence”
Harlequin Flower
Sparaxis tricolor
“Joy”
Hawthorn Blossom
Crataegus monogyna
“Hope and life”
Hyacinth
Hyacinthus orientalis
“Constancy and sincerity”
Iris
Iris germanica
“Wisdom and cherished friendship”
Jade Vine
Strongylodon macrobotrys
“Rare and precious beyond measure”
Japanese Kerria
Kerria japonica
“Rustic beauty”
Jonquil
Narcissus jonquilla
“Desire”
Judas Tree
Cercis siliquastrum
“Redemption”
Korean Azalea
Rhododendron mucronulatum
“Love of homeland and gentle patience”
Lilac
Syringa vulgaris
“First emotions of love”
Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis
“Comfort”
Marsh Marigold
Caltha palustris
“Desire for riches”
Neroli
Citrus aurantium
“Purity and eternal love”
Orchid
Orchidaceae
“Rare and delicate beauty”
Oxlip
Primula elatior
“Winning grace”
Parrot Tulip
Tulipa gesneriana
“Extravagant beauty”
Peach Blossom
Prunus persica
“I am your captive, romantic love”
Pear Blossom
Pyrus communis
“Gentle affection”
Peony
Paeonia
“Prosperity and romance”
Periwinkle
Vinca minor
“Sweet remembrances”
Pittosporum
Pittosporum tobira
“Warmth and welcome”
Primrose
Primula vulgaris
“I cannot live without you”
Ranunculus
Ranunculus asiaticus
“You are radiant with charm”
Red Tulip
Tulipa gesneriana
“Declaration of love”
Sakura
Prunus × yedoensis
“The beauty of impermanence”
Siberian Bugloss
Brunnera macrophylla
“Remembrance”
Siberian Squill
Scilla siberica
“Forgive and forget”
Snake's Head Fritillary
Fritillaria meleagris
“Power”
Spring Snowflake
Leucojum vernum
“Hope”
Spring Starflower
Ipheion uniflorum
“Star promise”
Star of Bethlehem
Ornithogalum umbellatum
“Reconciliation”
Striped Squill
Puschkinia scilloides
“Tender beginning”
Sturt's Desert Pea
Swainsona formosa
“Courage in adversity”
Summer Snowflake
Leucojum aestivum
“Consolation in spring”
Sweet Woodruff
Galium odoratum
“Humility and eternal life”
Tiare
Gardenia taitensis
“Welcome and romantic love”
Tree Peony
Paeonia suffruticosa
“King of flowers, prosperity and honor”
Trillium
Trillium grandiflorum
“Modest beauty”
Tulip
Tulipa
“Perfect love and declaration of love”
Vanilla Orchid
Vanilla planifolia
“Sensual warmth and comfort”
Violet
Viola odorata
“Faithfulness and humility”
Virginia Bluebells
Mertensia virginica
“Blue promise”
Wallflower
Erysimum cheiri
“Fidelity in adversity”
Waratah
Telopea speciosissima
“Beautiful in your courage”
White Tulip
Tulipa gesneriana
“Forgiveness”
Wisteria
Wisteria sinensis
“Devoted and steadfast love”
Wood Sorrel
Oxalis acetosella
“Joy”
Yellow Tulip
Tulipa gesneriana
“Hopeless love”
Ylang-Ylang
Cananga odorata
“Sensual love and unity”