Society Garlic Plant
Tulbaghia violacea
A heat-loving perennial with fragrant lilac blooms and edible garlic-scented foliage.
- Plant Type
- Perennials & Annuals
- Width
- 1-2 Ft.
- Height
- 1-2 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 7 - 10
- Sun requirements
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Design image count
- 9
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Tulbaghia violacea is a hardy, clump-forming perennial characterized by its narrow, strap-shaped, gray-green foliage that releases a distinct garlic aroma when bruised. It produces elegant, terminal umbels of fragrant, lilac-pink flowers on tall stalks from early summer through fall. Ideal for sunny borders and rock gardens, this versatile plant is both heat and drought-tolerant once established. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a popular choice for water-wise gardens.