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.

Easter lilies are more than just a pretty flower—they’re a symbol of spring, renewal, and everything the Easter holiday represents. While they might seem like a simple addition to your garden, there’s ...

The Easter lily first came to the United States in the early 1900s, by way of Japan's Ryukyu Islands. Today, these beautiful Easter flowers are typically displayed in churches and homes as an Easter ...

Millions of Easter lilies are still flowering in homes all across the country. Virtually all of them will get tossed out after they are done blooming. However, that doesn't have to be the case because ...

Question: I purchased an Easter lily to enjoy in the home. Now that the flowers are about gone will it bloom again and what care is needed? Answer: Expect more blooms in about a year with just a ...

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 ...

Easter is coming up on Sunday, and if you have ever wondered how the date for Easter is determined, it is the first Sunday after the first full moon, after the Vernal Equinox, or the beginning of ...

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 ...

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 ...