Tulbaghia violacea
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Tulbaghia violacea

society garlic

  family alliaceae 
  genus tulbaghia 

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Identification
Genus  Tulbaghia Species  violacea Variety  Cultivar  Common names  society garlic Family  ALLIACEAE Specimen number  S11362 Data source  CrscntBlm;HtZn p177
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Seasonal bulb Life span  1 - 3 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  1' - 2' 6" Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to light shade Water  Moist, well drained Optimal soil texture  Average Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 09a-11 AHS heat zones  Heat zones 12-04 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Rite Aid Compost  no Size at acquisition  1 gallon Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  This somewhat tender plant can only survive cold winter nights that dip to 20� Fahrenheit. Tulbaghia violacea needs summer days with high heat. Society garlic grows well in average soils. Full sun to light shade is best for growing this plant. It prefers moist, well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  The bulbs are may be used like chives. Tulbaghia violacea if frequently used as a garnish.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  garlic smelling leaves Fragrance parts  Leaves Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Division Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Garnish Nutritional value  Edible parts  Bulbs Description of edible parts may be used like chives Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Propagation of Tulbaghia violacea can be achieved by division.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Tulbaghia violacea is a seasonal bulb. Leaves: Society garlic has grass like blades forming clumps. Flowers: This plant has clusters of deep throated star faced flowers on tall flexible stems. The flowers are most often a violet color.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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