Society Garlic is a tender herbaceous perennial resembling chives with narrow strap-like gray green leaves. In early summer flower scapes with clusters of sweetly fragrant lilac-pink flowers goes up in early summer and continues on and off through summer into fall. Grows best in full sun and consistently moist well-drained soils. Very drought tolerant once established and when crushed the foliage smells like garlic.
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Origins: |
Southern Africa |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Purple/Pink |
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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: No machine-readable author provided. CatherineMunro assumed (based on copyright claims)., Tulbaghia (Society Garlic), CC BY-SA 3.0
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