Siberian Squill, Scilla sibirica

http://ahwub.notlong.com/ 17 April 2008 Siberian Squill.

The bright blue flowers of Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) are one of the first of the spring-flowering bulbs. Grows in USDA zones 2 to 8. It has been cultivated since 1796. This flower often grows in lawns. This little flower arrives just after the crocuses.

There are only a few named varieties of Siberian squill:
'Spring Beauty' has somewhat larger flowers and sturdier stems than the species.
'Alba' is a pure white form.
Scilla sibirica taurica has bright blue flowers.

Note: The striped one is Puschkinia libanotica(striped squill)....not a true scilla.