Puschkinia, or Russian snowdrops as they're also called, are rather un-snowdrop-like. They flower early like snowdrops do, and the blooms are white, but there the resemblance ends. The sky blue markings that adorn every bloom really make them stand out, and they’re not exactly the kind of flower you find in every spring garden. Despite their obvious merits, few gardeners know them, but you’ll be making your acquaintance with them this coming spring, and you’ll be delighted to know that they’re real perennials that keep coming back over the years.