Native to Western Europe, Hyacinthoides non-scripta (English Bluebells) is a vigorous, bulbous perennial producing small clumps of linear, strap-shaped leaves from which rise tall stems bearing arching, one-sided racemes of 4-16 strongly sweetly scented, nodding, narrowly tubular, bell-shaped, violet blue flowers, rarely pink or white. Blooming heartily from mid to late spring, English Bluebells go dormant by early summer. Easy to grow, low care and spectacular when massed, they are a reliable addition to the landscape, where they will happily multiply in optimum growing conditions. Bluebells make an attractive ornamental addition to woodland gardens or sites in semi-shade. Typically forms spreading clumps up to 12-18 in. tall (30-45 cm). Hardiness Zones: 4-10

Native to Central and Southern Europe as well as Turkey, Scilla bifolia (Alpine Squill) is one of the earliest spring bloomers, producing two strap-shaped, semi-erect basal leaves and 1 to 6 upright scapes, each of which is topped with a one-sided 2-10 flowered raceme of starry gentian-blue flowers. Blooming heartily from early to mid-spring, Alpine Squill is a beautiful and reliable addition to the landscape, where it will happily multiply in optimum growing conditions. A wonderful way to add a sea of color to the rock garden or the border front. Typically grows up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm). Hardiness Zones: 3-8

Native to the Middle East, Scilla hyacinthoides (Hyacinth Squill) is a bulbous perennial boasting tall flower spikes bearing hundreds of small star-shaped violet-blue flowers adorned with white bracts. Blooming in early to mid-spring, they rise above a rosette of long, narrow, strap-shaped, green leaves. Very hardy and shade tolerant, Hyacinth Squill is a beautiful and reliable addition to the landscape, where it will happily multiply in optimum growing conditions. Excellent for naturalizing in borders, rockeries, wild gardens, woodland, and between shrubs and trees.Typically grows up to 1-3 ft. tall (30-90 cm). Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Native to Croatia, award-winning Scilla litardierei (Amethyst Meadow Squill) is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with up to 5 narrowly strap-shaped, semi-erect, basal leaves. In late spring to early summer, dense pyramidal spikes packed with tiny, star-shaped, violet-blue flowers can be enjoyed. They last for about 3 weeks. A great naturalizer, Amethyst Meadow Squill multiplies and comes back year after year. Easy to grow, this is a lovely and useful plant that begins to bloom when there is often a lull in flowering between the spring bulbs and the summer perennials. Grows up to 4-10 in. tall (10-25 cm). Hardiness Zones: 6-9

Native to the island of Madeira, Scilla maderensis (Madeiran Squill) is a rare bulbous perennial forming a large and beautiful, amethyst purple bulb, about 4 in. across (10 cm). The lush foliage of fleshy, pointed leaves, up to 12 in. long (30 cm), is often adorned with attractive purple dots. In late fall to early winter, a 6 in. long (15 cm) conical raceme packed with numerous tiny amethyst blooms can be enjoyed. The blossoms give way to fleshy dark green fruits maturing to yellow. Endangered in the wild, this exotic species is very rare in cultivation and seldom seen for sale. It is not winter-hardy and requires a minimum of 40°F (5°C). Similar in size and shape to the amaryllis, it can be grown indoors or in a cool greenhouse - just like the amaryllis, where it will eventually multiply into a large family of offsets. The bulb has a brief dormant period in the summer, but new leaves will appear in the fall, followed a month later by the striking flower stalk. A choice ornamental bulb. Grows up to 16-24 in. tall (40-60 cm). Hardiness Zones: 9-11

Native to the mountains of northern Iran, award-winning Scilla mischtschenkoana (White Squill) is the earliest to flower, generally in late winter or early spring. This bulbous perennial features charming racemes of starry ice-blue flowers, about 1 inch wide (2.5 cm), with a dark stripe through each petal. The blooms last as long as 2 months! Specimens that receive what they need often continue to flower year after year in the same location. White Squill has long been a popular species for the garden where it is planted to enhance early season interest. Grows up to 3-6 in. tall and wide (7-15 cm). Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Native to the western Mediterranean region, Scilla peruviana (Portuguese Squill) is a bulbous perennial forming a basal rosette of up to 10 lance-shaped, semi-erect, dark green leaves. In late spring to early summer, large conical clusters, 6 in. across (15 cm), bearing up to 50 starry violet blue flowers are on display. These unique flowers have an impressively long bloom time, 3 weeks or more. Scilla peruviana is a useful showstopper as it bridges the gap between late flowering tulips and the first of the herbaceous perennials. This tender bulb is ideal for container-growing in cold climates or for garden use in mild climates, where it brings splendid glory. Typically grows up to 4-10 in. tall (10-25 cm) . Hardiness Zones: 8-9

Native to Turkey, Scilla sardensis (Lesser Glory of the Snow) is a bulbous perennial producing two narrow, lance-shaped, semi-erect, basal leaves and a raceme of up to 15 slightly nodding, deep rich blue flowers, 1 in. across (2 cm), with small, white centers. Blooming from early to mid-spring, Lesser Glory of the Snow is a beautiful and reliable addition to the landscape, where it will happily multiply in optimum growing conditions. A wonderful way to add a sea of color to the rock garden or the border front. Typically grows up to 4-8 in. tall (10-20 cm). Hardiness Zones: 3-9

One of the earliest spring bloomers, Scilla siberica is a bulbous perennial boasting intense blue, bell-shaped, nodding flowers (2-5 per stem) in early to mid-spring. Each bulb produces 3 to 4 flower stems above a grassy foliage of narrow strap-shaped leaves. Easy to grow, this is one of the most winter hardy of the scillas and can be found in hardiness zone 2. A great naturalizer, it multiplies and comes back year after year, turning the landscape into a sea of blue. Looks best when planted in large drifts. Grows up to 3-6 in. tall and wide (7-15 cm). Hardiness Zones: 2-8

Chionodoxa are one of the earliest and loveliest spring flowering bulbs, adding beauty to the garden. Flowers are saucer-shaped with a conspicuous white eye in the center and bloom in very early spring.

Easy to grow, low care and incredibly good-looking, Spanish Bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica) is a great bulbous perennial to have! Each bulb produces attractive, nodding, bell-shaped flowers hanging from sturdy, round flower stalks, atop clumps of glossy strap-shaped leaves. Blooming heartily from mid to late spring, Spanish Bluebell is a beautiful and reliable addition to the landscape, where it will happily multiply in optimum growing conditions.