Society Garlic Purple Flowers

Society garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a perennial plant that is related to garlic and chives, but has a few unique characteristics:

Appearance: Society garlic has narrow, grass-like leaves and produces clusters of small lilac flowers that look like six-pointed stars.

Smell: The leaves and rootstock have a strong garlic smell when bruised.

Taste: The leaves can be eaten like chives, and the flowers have an oniony to peppery flavor.

Uses: Society garlic can be used in rock gardens, borders, herb gardens, and edging.

Growing conditions: Society garlic prefers well-drained soil with humus added, and does best in full sun but can tolerate some shade. It is tolerant of heat and humidity, but also tolerates some drought.

Propagation: Society garlic can be propagated by division.

Origin: Society garlic is native to the rocky grasslands of eastern South Africa.

Name: The genus name honors Rijk Tulbagh, Dutch Governor of the Cape of Good Hope.

Deer resistance: The strong garlic odor of society garlic makes it deer resistant.

Insects and diseases: Slugs and snails may damage the foliage.

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