Tulbaghia simmleri 'Alba' (Sweet garlic)

Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas, protect with a dry winter mulch. Or, grow under glass in loam-based compost in full light. Water freely in growth, less in flower, keep almost dry when dormant.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Wallside and trellises, Greenhouse, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

H2, H1, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Flowers highly scented.

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.