While commercial bulb production of Easter lilies only began in the 19th century, lilies make many appearances in both the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the flower's importance to Christianity.

Native to Japan, Easter lilies have spread across the globe, thanks to their beguiling beauty and strong fragrance. In the United States you'll most commonly see these plants for sale in the spring, ...

It's go-time in the Easter lily business. One greenhouse in New Jersey is making sure the flower named after the holiday makes it to the altar on time. This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Scott ...

From the flower's meaning and origin to tips on making it last for years to come, understand the Easter lily. Fact checked by ...

SAVE THE LILIES: Don’t throw away Easter lilies. Once the flowers have all faded, you can plant your Easter lily outside in a sunny garden bed where they will bloom in April year after year. KEEP ...

This content is written by Dr. Jessica Wooleyhand, Associate Veterinarian, Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital. Easter is just around the corner and while we are all excited for the Easter Bunny to bring ...

Alluvion, Inc., a wholesale nursery and florist in Haleiwa, seems to be the only local grower of Easter lilies on Oahu to supply popular garden centers. People who try regrowing their Easter lily in ...

When purchasing Easter lilies, select stocky plants that are well-balanced — not too tall and not too short. Look for an abundance of rich green foliage. It is not only attractive, but a vital sign of ...

Easter lilies, a favorite flower of spring, can be seen popping up in yards all over. They're known as a flower that ushers in hope, their flowers drawing compairsions to white-robed apostles, the ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. – A favorite spring flower, the Easter lily, should be kept away from cats. If ingested, it could kill them. The perennial plant’s white, trumpet-like flowers might not sound the warning ...

Pots filled with lilies will bloom inside churches as Christians celebrate Easter on March 31 — or May 5 for those of the Orthodox Christian faith. But how did these beautiful flowers become the ...