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
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 | Green-white |
| 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) |
