Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Petal by Petal: Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley, also known as muguet, is one of those precious flowers with a heavenly scent that blooms each May.  This flower has tiny bell-shaped blooms that create a powerful powdery floral fragrance, which makes this flower perfect for those wanting a  strong aroma.  Lily of the Valley can be purchased as a plant or as a bouquet at various flower shops.  I picked this bunch up at the flower market in Chelsea.  If you are looking for something with lasting power then definitely purchase the plant version since it will bloom year after year.  Continue for more...





Where to Buy: When in season, Lily of the Valley can be purchased at local fresh markets.  Fresh flowers can also be purchased on-line at Whole-Sale Blossoms or the Lily of the Valley bulbs can be purchased at Michigan Bulb Company.  
*All photographs by Alison 

12 comments:

  1. Is a really lovely flower, just adore the fragrance of it:) Beautiful pics dear! xo

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  2. Ohhh, so pretty–and I bet these smell amazing!

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  3. Ohhh, so pretty–and I bet these smell amazing!

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  4. The flowers are obviously gorgeous but im totally in love with the vase and the plate.

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  5. These flowers are so beautiful!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  6. Beautiful photos!! I can almost smell it!!

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  7. This is my favorite flower! They're so simple and delicate.

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  8. I have always loved these tiny little flowers and love to see them appearing in the garden. Lovely images.

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  9. Love the lily of the valley for her fragrance and the white tiny flowers on it ...
    It looks so fragile and delicate!

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  10. So pretty!! If only I didn't kill every plant I touch.

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