The LILAC… derives its name from the Spanish lilac,  Arabic lilak, Persian lilak, a variant of nilak meaning “bluish,” and from the Persian words for indigo, lilah and lilanj.  The Lilac is a shrub, cultivated for its fragrant blossoms… which are known for their lovely violet color.  There are also white, pinkish, yellow and dark burgundy varieties of the Lilac blossom.

The genus name Syringa is derived from the Greek word syrinx, meaning a hollow tube or pipe.  The hollow tubes of the shrub were once used as pipes.

Lilac Festivals are held around the world to honor the blossom itself and the coming of spring.  The Lilac is the state flower of New Hampshire.  Poets love the Lilac…

The Lilac symbolizes EARLY LOVE, and is associated with  beauty, pride…  and the white blossoms symbolize youthful innocence.  The Lilac blooms in early spring and is heralded as a May Flower!

Let your kids in on the secrets of the Lilac.  Honor a special lady in your life today with the Lilac… as a symbol of LOVE!  I can’t think of any love as EARLY as the LOVE between Mom and Child!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!