General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Moderately alkaline (7.9 – 8.4)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6b -20.6 °C (-5 °F) to -17.8 °C (0 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Plant Height: 3 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Suitable for miniature gardens
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Sand Crocus
  • Crocus-Leaved Romulea
  • Violet Romulea

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Location: Habitat, near Strumica
Date: 2024-02-15

Date: 2024-02-15
Location: Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England
Date: 2006-05-11

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