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

Bulbs flower at different times and succession planting spring flowering bulbs, like crocuses, with Virginia bluebells, ornamental alliums, and other late bloomers will keep your beds colorful throughout the seasons. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 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

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

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