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Lilies
Tall, fragrant and dramatic.
Not safe for cats and dogsHas pollen or a strong scent
Pets: Lilies are extremely dangerous to cats: even pollen, a leaf or the vase water can cause kidney failure. Don’t send them to a home with a cat.
What they mean
Purity and renewal. White lilies are traditional for sympathy.
Lovely for
Season and care
In season: All year.
Care: Pinch off the orange anthers as they open: the pollen stains, and it’s dangerous to cats.
Design with lilies on Bloom
Flower meanings are traditional and vary between cultures. Pet safety follows Bloom’s own list, based on the ASPCA’s: if a pet eats any part of a plant, call your vet straight away.