Lily of the valley blooms were taken to the gates of heaven to measure the purity of the heart and soul. It's also believed that the blooms symbolize the tears of Eve after God expelled her from the Garden of Eden. Many also use the lily of the valley to represent humility and the purity of Jesus Christ.

Lily of the Valley grows best in partial sunlight. These flowers will tolerate areas with direct morning sun but need protection from hotter afternoon climates. Full shade is best for growing Lily of the Valley in harsh summer conditions.

Lily of the valley may impact your vision and lead to symptoms such as blurry vision or seeing halos around objects. Depression, loss of appetite, and halos in your vision are usually only present in cases of chronic overdose. Skin symptoms. Touching lily of the valley may lead to skin irritation.

Lily of the valley is a hardy plant that can survive subzero winters down to zone 3 but is not suitable for dry, hot climates above zone 9. Summer heat, even in moderately hot summers, can lead to some dieback of the foliage but the plant comes back the next spring.