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Tulbaghia violacea


Tulbaghia violacea

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Fast-growing, bulbous plant which forms a clump. The leaves are long, narrow, strap-like, slightly fleshy and smell of garlic when bruised. The pinkish-mauve tubular flowers, clustered into umbels of up to 20 flowers, are held above the leaves on a tall flower stalk, and appear over a long period in summer. Useful for difficult hot corners of the garden as it will tolerate prolonged drought, although it flourishes with regular watering. Prefers a sunny site. Avoid heavy wet soils, very hardy. This drought-resistant plant is from South Africa and Zimbabwe.

 
Genus
Tulbaghia
Species   violacea
Cultivar  

Common name
Wild Garlic

Family name
Place of origin
South Africa


DETAILS
Height
30 cm
Width
10 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-deciduous

Soil Type

Moisture

Exposure

Nourishment / Whimsical

Perennials

Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a POT 2.5 container. Ask for it at your retailer.
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