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Scilla
Scilla siberica

Scilla (Scilla siberica) One of the first of the spring ephemerals to come up in April.

Other common names: Bluets, Squill

Family: Asparagus Family (Asparagaceae), (Lily Family (Liliaceae), Hyacinth Family (Hyacinthaceae))

Flowers: Spring, Winter;  Blue/Violet;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Simple, Entire

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Meadows, Lawns

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Native/Non-native: Non-native

Notes: Garden escapee.

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Scilla (Scilla siberica) flowers

Scilla is a beautiful garden excapee.

Scilla (Scilla siberica) flower

The beautiful blue flowers of Scilla are welcome in any lawn or field after a long winter.

Scilla (Scilla siberica) flower

Scilla (Scilla siberica) flower opening

Scilla flower just opening.

Scilla (Scilla siberica) flowers

Scilla (Scilla siberica) flower

A nice side view of a Scilla flower.

Scilla (Scilla siberica) flower

Scilla (Scilla siberica) flower buds

Scilla flower buds.

Scilla (Scilla siberica) flowers

A nice clump of Scilla.

Scilla (Scilla siberica) plants

Scilla in a meadow in early April.