Society Garlic

Society Garlic sends clusters of lilac-pink flowers above a neat clump of narrow green leaves. Its fine texture is useful along sunny paths and at the front of mixed beds. The foliage has a noticeable garlic scent when crushed.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Tulbaghia violacea
• Light: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering in sun
• USDA zones: 7-10
• Mature height: 1-2 feet
• Mature width: 1-2 feet
• Foliage: Narrow green leaves; evergreen in mild weather, may die back after freezes
• Flowers or ornamental feature: Lilac-pink star-shaped flowers in loose clusters
• Bloom or interest season: Spring through fall
• Water needs: Moderate during growth; tolerates drought once established. Provide well-drained soil.
• Growth habit: Clump forming with arching leaves
• Landscape uses: Edging, rock gardens, containers, sunny borders
• Also known as: pink agapanthus, wild garlic ornamental

South Carolina garden note: Heat and humidity tolerance make it useful in South Carolina gardens. Winter foliage may brown during freezes and recover as conditions warm.

Available for local pickup at Towns Edge Nursery in Hopkins, South Carolina. We do not ship plants.