noun
- plural of scilla; small bulbous plants with blue, white, or pink flowers that bloom in early spring
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The scillas bloomed early this year, carpeting the garden with blue flowers.
- She planted scillas under the oak tree for spring color.
- The white scillas contrasted beautifully with the purple crocuses.
- Scillas are excellent for naturalizing in woodland gardens.
- The gardener ordered several varieties of scillas for fall planting.
- Pink scillas are less common than the traditional blue ones.