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ornamentalFamily: AmaryllidaceaeGenus: Tulbaghia
Cultivar
Society Garlic
Tulbaghia
Society Garlic forms dense clumps of narrow, arching, grey-green leaves that release a garlic-like scent when crushed. Throughout the warmer months, it produces slender stalks topped with airy umbels of fragrant, violet-purple star-shaped flowers. This low-maintenance plant is highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in sunny, well-draining garden locations.
Society Garlic is a resilient, clumping perennial valued for its grass-like foliage and clusters of delicate, star-shaped lavender flowers. It is an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, or container displays due to its long bloom season and drought tolerance.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun to partial shade
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Water
Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, as it is drought-tolerant once established.
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Mature size
12-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide
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Hardiness
7-11
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Plant type
Perennial
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
All parts of the plant are edible, including leaves and flowers, often used to add a mild garlic flavor to salads and dishes.
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Climate note
Prefers warm temperatures; can be damaged by hard frosts in colder regions but often recovers from roots.
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Flower / fruit
Blooms from mid-spring through early autumn with clusters of lavender flowers that attract pollinators.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to partial shade
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring if growth appears slow.
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Pruning
Remove spent flower stalks to encourage continued blooming and trim back brown foliage as needed for tidiness.
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Care notes
All parts of the plant are edible, including leaves and flowers, often used to add a mild garlic flavor to salads and dishes.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide
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Growth habit
Clumping perennial
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Spacing
12-15 inches apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Blooms from mid-spring through early autumn with clusters of lavender flowers that attract pollinators.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-11
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Temperature
Prefers warm temperatures; can be damaged by hard frosts in colder regions but often recovers from roots.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings, as it is drought-tolerant once established.
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Soil
Well-draining, average to loamy garden soil.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for containers; ensure the pot has drainage holes and use a loose, sandy, or standard potting mix.
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Family
Amaryllidaceae
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Foliage Look
Clustered, linear, strap-like, greyish-green, grass-like texture.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are linear, smooth, and grey-green; avoid broad-leaf or serrated textures.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, tubular, lavender-purple flowers grouped in star-like clusters at the top of thin, wiry stems.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are star-shaped and arranged in loose terminal umbels on top of naked stalks; do not show flowers emerging directly from the soil.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain a clumping, non-spreading grass-like habit; do not depict as a sprawling or vining plant.
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Mature Plant Look
Rounded, tidy clump of narrow leaves topped with airy, violet-purple flower stalks.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature plants form tight, rounded clumps of foliage with erect flower scapes rising above the leaves.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure foliage is basal and upright; flowers must remain strictly on the long, leafless scapes.
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Plant Faqs
Is Society Garlic edible? Yes, both the leaves and flowers are edible and have a mild garlic flavor. Is it deer resistant? Yes, the strong scent typically deters deer. How much sun does it need? It prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade. Can it be grown indoors? It is best suited for outdoors but can grow on a very sunny windowsill.
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Root Look
Healthy, fibrous root system within a plug structure.
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Soil Look
Well-draining, dark, organic-rich potting medium.
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Starter Stage
Small, grass-like starter plug with slender, upright green leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Narrow, linear, smooth-textured leaves emerging from a central basal crown; limited branching at the plug stage.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Society Garlic. This is Society Garlic, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Society Garlic become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future growing space you want to create. The plant features slender, grass-like leaves and produces delicate, star-shaped lavender flowers that rise gracefully above the foliage. Establish your starter plug in a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it to a final container or sunny garden spot once established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Society Garlic Tulbaghia violacea Perennial Edible Flowers Herb Garden Container Gardening Drought Tolerant Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Society Garlic is a versatile, low-maintenance perennial that offers both ornamental lavender blooms and edible, garlic-scented foliage. It is an excellent choice for sun-loving, drought-tolerant gardens and container arrangements.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea)
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