This rhizomatous perennial has long narrow upright to limp grey-green leaves and forms a clump. The fragrant tube-shaped lilac to white flowers appear in a cluster high above the foliage on a slender stem from spring to autumn and exudes a garlic odour.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Tulbaghia violacea is naturally found in South Africa growing in well drained, fertile moist organic rich soil in a protected sunny position and is moderatly frost tolerant but drought tender.

Society Garlic is a colourful dainty plant that is grown for its flowers and spreading habit. It is planted in cottage or herb gardens along bordersresembling a miniature Agapanthus or as a specimen in rockeries and is used in patio pots and planter boxes. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and is a fast growing establishing in 2 to 4 years from division.ID 741

Tulbaghia(tul-BAG-he-ah) violacea(vee-o-LAH-see-a)