Society Garlic

If you are looking for Society Garlic that are in stock and ready to be delivered, give us a call. All of our products are available for local delivery in Jacksonville, Florida for a delivery fee. We do not have a showroom or nursery available to the public. Minimum order is $50.00. *NOTE: Installation is an additional cost. Prices are SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Availability is seasonal. Please CALL to verify cost and availability. Unless otherwise noted, all plants are a one gallon size.

Society garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a delightful herbaceous perennial native to southern Africa. Here are some key details about this charming plant:

• Common Names: Society garlic, pink agapanthus, wild garlic, sweet garlic, spring bulbs, or spring flowers.
• Description:
• It forms compact mounds of grassy, arching leaves.
• The star-shaped flowers are delicate, tubular, and lilac-lavender in color.
• Each flower cluster consists of eight to 20 blooms.
• Blooms appear from early summer to autumn.
• Despite its name, society garlic does not belong to the Allium genus (garlic and onions) but is part of the Amaryllis family.
• The foliage emits a strong garlic scent when brushed, while the flowers have a faint garlic aroma when crushed.
• Height: It reaches a humble height of one to two feet.
• Growing Conditions:
• Sun: While it can tolerate partial shade, society garlic flowers best in full sun.
• Soil: Provide well-drained loam or light sandy soil with a pH between 6.8 and 7.5.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance in USDA gardening zones 7 through 10.
• Deer Resistant: The potent garlic scent makes it deer resistant.
• Uses:
• Ideal for the front of a border or as a groundcover.
• Pair it with darker foliage plants for contrast.
• Consider planting it in low-traffic areas due to its garlic smell when brushed.

Next time you encounter society garlic, you’ll appreciate its unique blend of fragrance and beauty!