society garlic
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A strong-growing rhizomatous perennial to 50cm in height, with grey-green basal leaves and fragrant pale purple flowers in large terminal umbels in late summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- society garlic (Tulbaghia violacea)
- Genus
- Tulbaghia
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of society garlic
Distribution map
South Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of society garlic
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society garlic care guide
- Allow partial soil drying between deep thorough watering sessions
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Allow partial soil drying between deep thorough watering sessions
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak all-purpose flower fertilizer monthly during warm growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown when ripe, in containers in a cold frame or division in spring
Growing
GrowingGrows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained, loamy soil. Protect in all but the mildest areas over winter with a deep dry mulch or bring container grown plants into an unheated greenhouse
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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