Monrovia® Ashanti Society Garlic is a tender evergreen perennial resembling chives that has aromatic narrow strap-like blue-green foliage. Clusters of large but dainty soft pink violet flowers go up in from late spring into summer. Grows best in full sun and consistently moist well-drained soils. Very drought tolerant once established and when crushed the foliage smells like garlic. Edible.
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Origins: |
Southern Africa |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. No serious disease or pest issues, though slugs may damage foliage. As the whole plant has a strong garlic odor, and some may find it objectionable, take care when considering using near pathways or patios.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Black Mondo Grass, Daylily
IMAGE: Photos by Star Roses and Plans, Tulbaghia ‘Ashanti’, (2) Renjishino, Flowers Waterfall Sacramento, CC BY 3.0, (3) Rictor Norton & David Allen, Chelsea Flower Show 2014
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
