Plant: ephemeral, rhizomatous perennial to 2'

Origin: eastern US

Zone: 4 - 8

Flowers: Pink buds follwed by sky blue bells dangling above the foliage

Foliage: soft, light green, basal leaves. Becomes floppy in May and quickly fades in June leaving large gaps

Culture: part shade to full sun in moist, rich soil. Spreads quickly by rhizomes and seeds. Evanston lighthouse has a wonderful spring combo of scilla followed by virginia bluebells.