scilla

noun

scil·la | \ ˈsi-lə

, ˈski-\

Definition of scilla

: any of a genus (Scilla) of Old World bulbous herbs of the lily family with narrow basal leaves and purple, blue, or white racemose flowers

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The first flower colors have appeared — the white of snowdrops, the yellow of witch hazel, the electric blue of scilla, the purple of the earliest crocuses. — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, "Mind your mulch: Here's how to get your garden ready for the rush of spring," 21 Mar. 2018 The standards here are now scilla, galanthus, tulips, daffodils, muscari and alliums. — Jeff Lowenfels, Alaska Dispatch News, "Go forth and plant spring bulbs," 15 Sep. 2017 The scilla will continue to grow come hell or high water or hard freeze. — Bonnie Blodgett, Twin Cities, "Blundering Gardener: It’s time to give my plants a little TLC," 11 Mar. 2017

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