Tulbaghia violacea — society garlic
- Family :Liliaceae
- Subfamily :Alliaceae
- Common name :society garlic
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- Native to :Afr. du Sud (E. Cap, Natal, Transvaal)
- Native climate :sub tropical (regular rainfall)
- Colour :Mauve
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :rhizome
- Growth :evergreen
- Flowering height :40-70 cm
- Uses :Borders - Cut flowers - Humides places - In the ground - Containers or pot
The genus
An evergreen genus closely related to Allium ("leek" type). It mainly occurs in the Eastern Cape (South Africa) which has a regular rainfall pattern. They are not difficult to grow and will flower over a long period. Strongly recommended as a border plant in perennial gardens and for coastal gardens.
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 4-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-3)
Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :May (sem. 3-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-2)