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Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea

Society Garlic is a medium-growing perennial, hardy in USDA zones 7-10, that matures to about 1-2 ft × 0.8-1 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs in well-drained soil. Expect pink and purple blooms in summer and fall. It stands up well to deer, drought and heat, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
7-10
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Mature size
1-2 ft × 0.8-1 ft
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Low
Soil
Well-drained
Bloom color
Pink, Purple
Bloom season
Summer, Fall
Tough against
Deer, Drought, Heat, Humidity, Salt
Native to
South Africa

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