Description
About: Lilacs have a deep-rooted history originating in ancient Greek mythology. It was said that Pan, the god of forests and fields was hopelessly in love with a nymph named Syringa. One day he was pursuing her through a forest and, afraid of his advances, she turned herself into a lilac shrub to disguise herself. To Pan’s surprise, he could not find Syringa, but he did find the shrub. Because a lilac shrub consists of hollow reeds, he cut the reeds and created the first pan pipe. The scientific name for lilac is Syringa vulgaris, and the name is derived from the Greek word “syrinks” which means pipe.
The meaning of the lilac flower has diversified throughout the ages and vary throughout different cultures and time periods. They are frequently associated with the Easter holiday, which occurs during the peak of its bloom time. The Celtics regarded the lilac as “magical” due to their incredibly intoxicating fragrance. During the Victorian Age, the giving of a lilac was meant to be a reminder of an old love. In fact, widows were often seen wearing lilacs during this period. In Russia, holding a sprig of lilac over the newborn would bring wisdom. In the United States, the lilac is the official state flower of New Hampshire and represents the ‘hardy’ nature of its people.
Available: May – June
Pack Size: 10
