Frost tender perennial with long gray-green leaves that clump around the base of the plant. On long green stems are dainty tubular flowers that smell of hyacinths, these purple/pink flowers, stems and rhizome are all edible and are often used in cooking.
Tulbaghia violacea (Society Garlic)
Tulbaghia violacea
Society Garlic
Frost tender perennial with long gray-green leaves that clump around the base of the plant. On long green stems are dainty tubular flowers that smell of hyacinths, these purple/pink flowers, stems and rhizome are all edible and are often used in cooking.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 7 (0° F)Zone 8 (10° F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | Purple, Pink |
| Flower Season | Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 1-2ft |
| Spread | 9"-1ft |
| Characteristics | Edible, Fragrant, Great Foliage, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Wildlife |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
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