The Significance of Easter Lilies

In early Christian art, the lily is a symbol of purity because of its delicacy of form and its snow white color. The White Trumpet or Easter Lily has come to symbolize the resurrection of Jesus.

Easter lilies are a fairly recent addition to North America. The white trumpet lily, which produces sweet, fragrant blooms, was brought here from Bermuda about 100 years ago. Since it naturally blooms in springtime, right about Easter, the flower quickly became known as the Easter Lily. The American public fell in love with the flower and made it a symbolic feature of the Easter celebration here.

Caring for Live Easter Lilies

• Flowering Period - blooms for about one to two weeks
• Size - flowers are 6 to 8 inches long with a 4 to 5 inch spread, leaves are up to 6 inches long
• How to grow - keep in cool sunny location
• Soil and water - keep soil moist but not soggy and allow the soil to dry between waterings.
• Temperature - Easter lilies do best at temperatures between
  65° to 68° F.
• Tip - no fertilizer is needed while Easter Lilies are in bloom.