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 borders resembling 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)

Alliaceae  (AH-lee- AY-see-ee)
Onion family