Tulbaghia violacea
- Perennial
- Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
- 30-60 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Variegated foliage
Society garlic, South African bulbous perennial for a sunny spot and with some protection hardy, zone 8. Suitable for in pots, or in the border, but also as a cut flower and as a kitchen herb. The leaves, the flower and the flower buds are edible.
Garden use
Use
Site and growing conditions
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 30 - 60 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | May - September |
| Flower colour | White, Lavender |
| Leaf colour | White + green |
| Growth habit | Tuft, Ascending |
| Hardiness | down to about -5°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Filtered |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Tulbaghia violacea |
|---|---|
| Genus | Tulbaghia |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Awards | Award of Garden Merit (AGM) |
