USDA: 7a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H3 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread
20 - 75 cm (0.5 - 2.5 ft)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
low to average, well-drained
Soil Type
loam to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
The herbaceous perennial Tulbaghia violacea (society garlic) is repeat-blooming and bears showy, dark pink and fragrant blossoms during mid-summer to late autumn. The showy glossy foliage is medium green and greyish aquamarine in colour, medium in texture, aromatic and evergreen. Tulbaghia violacea (society garlic) has stems that are aromatic.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, edging, ground cover and tropical.
Special Characteristics
Tulbaghia violacea is tolerant of pollution and salt.
