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Romulea cruciata

Also Known As

Guildford Grass
Onion Grass
Rosy Sandcrocus

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-11

Romulea cruciata plant details

Romulea cruciata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Romulea cruciata

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Romulea cruciata

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rock garden cuteness! This Romulea has splendidly pink flowers with yellow throats with black markings. Very showy, & also very short, usually reaching a height of 4 inches, with a diminutive but brightly colored 1” flower. As a person who has long gardened on only a balcony I can genuinely attest to the magic of itty bitty plants (So Cute!), & many of the South African bulbs can survive almost entirely on rainfall, so there’s no raining on your neighbors! They’re also delightful in rockeries, or for those tiny little corners by pathways that need a little something special.