As the daylight and temperatures increase, a noteworthy plant emerging from the dormant winter landscape can be seen. Scilla, commonly referred to as squill, is a member of the Asparagaceae family and is a perennial herbaceous plant.
Flowering bulbs are often the first sign of spring, with some pushing their blooms through the snow as early as February and March. Learn about the species and varieties in the Arboretum’s permanent collections by using our interactive bulb map.
The most colorful pussy willow variety in the Arboretum’s collections is S. gracilistyla, commonly known as rose-gold pussy willow, and it is on display now in Marsh Meadow.
View a variety of interactive and printable maps of the Arboretum.
Learn about our partnerships with The American Chestnut Foundation, the Penn State Center for Pollinator Research, and the PopUp Poplar Gardens project.