The Madonna lily is one of the oldest cultivated lilies in existence, believed to have been cultivation since the time of the Minoans, 1500 years before the birth of Christ. Originating in the Middle East, possible Israel or the Balkans, the lily probably reached western Europe via Phoenician traders, then quickly naturalized throughout much of the continent. As Christianity spread, quickly became associated with the Virgin Mary.The flower has been a symbol of purity for over 3,000 years.

The fragrant, outwardly facing, pure white flowers with yellow throats adorn tall stems in summer when the days are at their longest. Each 3 to 5 foot stem holds 8 to 15 funnel-shaped florets. The flowers are striking in a night garden where they seem to gleam in the moonlight.

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