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Society Garlic

Tulbaghia Violacea

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Overview

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a perennial herb standing 18-24 inches tall, notable for its aromatic, narrow, strap-like foliage and clusters of violet, tubular flowers atop slender stems. Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil. It's drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-water gardens. Blooms persist from summer to fall, offering a long season of color and pleasant fragrance. Hardy in zones 7-10.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 8–10Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — perennial for full or half or shade; ensuring it as a steadfast choice for an array of design aesthetics

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — lavender flowers in the garden; it's drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-water gardens

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — becomes remarkably drought-tolerant

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Its compact size makes it perfect for container planting as well

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — or accent in herb gardens due to its edible qualities; perennial with lavender blooms, image 60

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil; tubular flowers atop slender stems, image 48

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a perennial herb standing 18-24 inches tall; thrives in full sun to, image 67

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — star-shaped lavender-pink flowers atop slender; making it a sustainable choice for water-wise gardens, image 56

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — This plant possesses a tufted

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — lavender flowers in the garden; it's drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-water gardens, image 86

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — making it a sustainable choice for water-wise gardens; becomes remarkably drought-tolerant, image 59

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — perennial for full or half or shade; ensuring it as a steadfast choice for an array of design aesthetics, image 88

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — becomes remarkably drought-tolerant; commonly referred to as Society Garlic, image 80

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — ensuring it as a steadfast choice for an array of design aesthetics

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Its slender, linear leaves are strikingly aromatic, with a subtle garlic scent when crushed - hence the name, image 76

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — commonly referred to as Society Garlic; strap-like foliage and clusters of violet, image 51

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Its compact size makes it perfect for container planting as well; blooms persist from summer to fall, offering a long

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Blooms persist from summer to fall, offering a long season of color and pleasant fragrance

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Blooms persist from summer to fall, offering a long season of color and pleasant fragrance; its compact size, image 72

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — commonly referred to as Society Garlic

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — highlight Society Garlic's low maintenance; sturdy stems that rise above the foliage, image 62

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — strap-like foliage and clusters of violet; throughout the summer and into early fall, image 90

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a perennial herb standing 18-24 inches tall; thrives in full sun to, image 45

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — tubular flowers atop slender stems; highlight Society Garlic's low maintenance, image 47

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil; tubular flowers atop slender stems, image 70

Photographs by 16 contributors

Tim Green from Bradford, CC BY 2.0 · source
EmmanuelVln, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Mearchan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
阿橋 HQ, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Assaf Shtilman, CC BY 3.0 · source
ZumaiaHE10, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Renjishino, CC BY 3.0 · source
S.Makhin, CC BY 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY 4.0 · source
Johan Neven from Borgloon-Gotem, Belgium, CC BY 2.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
James Johnstone from Ecclefechan, Scotland, CC BY 2.0 · source

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