"These are Scilla sardensis, the common name is Glory-of-the-Snow. They are native to the mountains of Western Turkey but are really comfortable growing in almost any condition, as you can see. They are, for us, the real harbingers of spring. We know that once we start to see this electric blue color, the season is starting for us."
"We don't mow under here, so once it gets done blooming, the foliage persists green for a while, and then as it dies back, it's feeding the bulb for next year's flower."
"We get this flourish of early spring blooms, which really is unparalleled in the city."
Wave Hill, a 28-acre public garden in the Bronx, is showcasing a 'super bloom' of Scilla sardensis, known as Glory-of-the-Snow. This hardy bulb, native to western Turkey, produces vivid electric blue flowers that herald the arrival of spring. The garden's grounds transform annually with minimal intervention, allowing the foliage to feed the bulbs for future blooms. Inside the Alpine House, visitors can see a variety of early spring plants emerging, contributing to the unique seasonal display that Wave Hill offers.
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