Tulbaghia violacea (Society Garlic)
Botanical Information
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genus | Tulbaghia |
| Species | violacea |
| Category | Bulbs, Tropicals |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Flowers and leaves are edible with a mild garlic flavour. May be used in soups and salads. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 40 |
| Height | 10 - 50 cm |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Rock gardens, sunny borders, herb gardens, edging, and containers. |
| Propagation | By seed or division. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in full sun with rich, moist, well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | Centennial Conservatory, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow, strap-shaped, up to 30 cm long. Leaves and rootstock have a strong garlic smell when bruised. |
| Flower Description | Formed from six tepals in the shape of a star with a sweet fragrance. |
| Colour Description | Flowers are lilac-pink. Leaves are grey-green. |
Photographs
Tulbaghia violacea, Leaf.
Tulbaghia violacea var. maritima.
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