Romulea Species
Romuleatempskyana

Family: Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Romulea (rom-YOO-lee-uh)
Species: tempskyana

Category

Bulbs

Water Requirements

Unknown

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

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

Unknown

Danger

Unknown

Bloom Color

Blue-Violet
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored