Romulea bulbocodium

Romulea bulbocodium, known commonly as crocus-leaved Romulea or violet romulea, is a member of the Iris family. This perennial plant is characterized by an asymmetrical underground bulb and a short wiry stem. The leaves are long and slender. The large, purple to violet flowers bloom between February and May and produce oblong capsules.

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Datasheet

Common Name	Crocus-leaved Romulea / Violet romulea
Botanical name	Romulea bulbocodium
Family	Iridaceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Basic Colour	Purple-Violet
Height	10 -> 20 cm
Habitat	Meadows, dunes, stony areas
Altitude	400 – 1200 m
Bloom Time	February -> May
Plant Type	Herb, Bulbous, Ornamental
Fruit Type	Capsule
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Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Ornamental
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USDA Zone	6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7)
Sun Exposure	Sun
Soil pH	Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Moisture	Dry, Moist
Soil Type	Sandy, Rocky
Propagation	by seeds / by sowing, by division, Self sows
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