Romulea rosea

by Andrew Massyn

Common Name(s)

rosy sandcrocus, Guildford-grass, oniongrass

Is this plant a cultivar? No

Name of Variety, or Name of Cultivar:

Romulea rosea var. australis

Life History: Perennial

Growth Form: forb

Native Range

South Africa, Eastern-Western Cape (GRIN).

Plant Description

Romulea rosea is a perennial monocot in the Iris family with pink to purple flowers used in drought-tolerant landscaping.

History as an Ornamental

Not in the Western Sunset Garden Book but it is listed in Dave's garden and has been noted as being used in drought-tolerant landscaping.

External Resources

GBIF Link

USDA Plants Database

Tropicos Link

U.S. National Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN)

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