Romulea subfistulosa

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 7"-10"
W: 12"

planting zones

9a-10b

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Romulea subfistulosa plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Romulea subfistulosa

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 7 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Romulea subfistulosa

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Pure eye candy! This jewel of a Romulea (member of the Iris family) blooms in spring, bearing 2-3” satiny bright rose-pink cup-shaped blooms centered with a yellow eye which is beautifully marked with reddish-black spots and veining. From 7-10” tall, Romuleas will eventually multiply into a carpet of Springtime delight. They require a dry period during their summer dormancy, so plant them in a well-drained summer-dry garden or in containers that can be set aside when they finish blooming. Other than that, they are EASY and RELIABLE, thriving in our Mediterranean climate.