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Society-Garlic
Tulbaghia violacea
Harv.
tool-BAG-ee-ah
vie-oh-LACE-ee-ah
Liliaceae
Explanation
of name:
Generic name for Ryk Tulbagh (d. 1791), Governor of Cape of Good Hope (see
Internet source below). Violacea refers to the flower color.
Natural
range:
South Africa
Recognition:
Very commonly planted clump-forming perennial with crushed foliage smelling like
garlic. Rhizome cormlike. Leaves linear, resembling grass, with a grayish
cast. Flowers fragrant, lavender, in umbels. ‘Silver Lace’ and ‘Tricolor’ are
variegated (CHR).
Landscape
uses:
Used in massive quantities for filling space in adequately irrigated, sunny
situations, such as road medians. Also grown in containers. Divide dormant
rhizome, or propagate by seeds (useful data source below). Spreads slowly.
Plants require adequate moisture during growing season for best appearance but
survive drought. Withhold water when growth not active (CHR).
Internet
sources:
http://www.plantzafrica.com/planttuv/tulbaghviol.htm
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EH137
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems
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Tulbaghia violacea |
Society Garlic |
Exotic |
Groundcover
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Mostly SP-SU |
2’ |
1’ |
SU
WD
WI
ME when growing
DR not growing
DT
ST-
(Internet sources)
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