Romulea Species, Crocus-Leaved Romulea, Sand Crocus, Violet Romulea
Romuleabulbocodium

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Romulea (rom-YOO-lee-uh)
Species: bulbocodium (bulb-oh-KOD-ee-um)

Synonym:Crocus bulbocodium

Synonym:Ixia bulbocodium

Synonym:Trichonema bulbocodium

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting