Tulbaghia violacea (Society 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

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 = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

South Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves smell of garlic

Toxicity

Ingestion may cause severe discomfort.