Tulbaghia Violacea "Society Garlic" 2Liter

Wild Garlic

Botanical Name

Tulbaghia violacea

Common Names

• Wild Garlic
• Society Garlic
• Pink Tulbaghia

Product Description

Wild Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a clump-forming, perennial South African plant valued for its strappy green foliage and clusters of fragrant lilac to pink flowers. Its leaves emit a mild garlic scent when touched, which naturally repels pests. This hardy, low-maintenance plant is ideal for borders, rockeries, containers, and water-wise gardens, offering year-round foliage interest and spring to summer flowering. It is also attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 45–60 cm
• Spread: ± 30–50 cm
• Forms dense, clumping tufts of foliage with flower stalks rising above

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best flowering occurs in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Performs well in sandy, loamy, or rocky soils; avoid waterlogged areas.
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Drought tolerant once established; water regularly during establishment.
• Climate:
  • Suited to most South African climates
  • Tolerates coastal conditions and mild frost
• Maintenance: Low
  • Remove old leaves and faded flowers to maintain neat appearance

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or early autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Flowering Season: Spring to summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen in mild climates
  • Leaves are fragrant; flowers attract pollinators
  • Low-maintenance, water-wise, and highly adaptable