The common Bluebell is indigenous to Northern Europe, specifically Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Great Britain. It is a wild flower that flourishes in wooded areas, especially shaded ones though some sunlight is necessary. In Britain, there is the “Bluebell Woods” with Bluebells that completely hide the forest ground. Bluebells grow close together and about one foot in height. It is a pretty flower known for its bent top. The flower hangs over making an upside-down “U” at the peak of the plant. Where the flower falls, there is a gorgeous lavender petal arrangement accompanied with off-white anthers.
There are related Bluebells of the common plant. First, there is the Spanish Bluebell (Hyacinthoides hispanica), which is usually found in home gardens, but is native to Spain. It is paler and does not have white anthers. Instead, its anthers are blue. Also, this species comes in white and pink. Then, there is the Virginia Bluebell (Mertensia virginica). This Bluebell is light blue and the flower does not hang over the stem as much. This species is located in the Eastern United States.