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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) — becomes remarkably drought-tolerant; commonly referred to as Society Garlic

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — star-shaped lavender-pink flowers atop slender; making it a sustainable choice for water-wise gardens, image 78

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Throughout the summer and into early fall; this plant possesses a tufted, image 77

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — It's drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-water gardens

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — sturdy stems that rise above the foliage; perennial for full or half or shade, image 79

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — It's drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-water gardens; its slender, linear leaves are, image 49

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — or accent in herb gardens due to its edible qualities; perennial with lavender blooms, image 82

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — sturdy stems that rise above the foliage; perennial for full or half or shade, image 57

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

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — tubular flowers atop slender stems

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — commonly referred to as Society Garlic; strap-like foliage and clusters of violet, image 73

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Blooms persist from summer to fall, offering a long season of color and pleasant fragrance; its compact size, image 50

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

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — perennial for full or half or shade

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — It's drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for low-water gardens; its slender, linear leaves are strikingly

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Throughout the summer and into early fall; this plant possesses a tufted

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

Society Garlic (Tulbaghia Violacea) — Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a perennial herb standing 18-24 inches tall; thrives in full sun to, image 89

Tulbaghia Violacea

Tulbaghia Violacea

Tulbaghia Violacea

Tulbaghia Violacea

Tulbaghia Violacea

Tulbaghia Violacea

Photographs by 15 contributors

Johan Neven from Borgloon-Gotem, Belgium, CC BY 2.0 · source
Leimenide, CC BY 2.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Faldrian, CC BY 3.0 · source
El Mono Español, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
The Silver Novice, CC BY 2.0 · source
David Short from Windsor, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Daniel VILLAFRUELA, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Marcela Schäferová, CC BY 3.0 · source
Arn, CC BY 4.0 · source
El Grafo, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Meneerke bloem, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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