Virginia bluebells

plural noun

Vir·​gin·​ia bluebells vər-ˈji-nyə- 

-ˈji-nē-ə-

: bluebell sense 2b

Examples of Virginia bluebells in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For instance, Virginia bluebells growingwith yellow celandine poppies can be an artist’s ecstasy. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Spring-flowering nectar sources include the native Virginia bluebells, wild columbine, wild geranium and woodland phlox. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026

When at their peak, the masses of Virginia bluebells along the loop could be mistaken for a plush azure carpet instead of individual blossoms. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026

Add in some ferns, mayapples, and spring ephemerals like bloodroot, red trillium, trout lily, and Virginia bluebells for early season interest. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Virginia, state of the U.S.

First Known Use

circa 1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Virginia bluebells

• belles
• bells
• cells
• cels
• dells
• dwells
• ells
• els
• fells
• fels
• gels
• hells