noun
- a bulbous plant of the lily family with small blue, white, or pink flowers that bloom in spring
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The scilla bloomed early this year, carpeting the garden with blue flowers.
- She planted scilla bulbs under the oak tree for spring color.
- Wild scilla can be found growing in woodlands throughout Europe.
- The white scilla provided a nice contrast to the purple crocuses.
- Scilla is often used in rock gardens because of its hardy nature.
- The botanical garden featured several varieties of scilla in their spring display.