Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Flower for the Day Spanish Hyacinth 4-21-26

> > The Spanish Hyacinth (Hyacinthoides hispanica) is a bulbous perennial in the asparagus family. It is also called spanish bluebell and wood hyacinth and spanish quill. It looks a lot like the Virginia bluebell. It has been in this garden area for 48 years. >  > > The flowers are gone in a blink but the greenery lasts for months > > > > THE BLUEBELL > A fine and subtle spirit dwells > In every little flower, > Each one its own sweet feeling breathes > With more or less of power. > There is a silent eloquence > In every wild bluebell > That fills my softened heart with bliss > That words could never tell. > > Anne Bronte

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