South African Garlic 'Alba'
- Product number: 306014
- Origin: South Africa
- Latin: Tulbaghia violacea
A reasonably hardy relative of the Agapanthus, so for safety's sake, plant it in a pot, unless the soil drains well, then planting it directly in the ground is a good option. Both the leaves and the (lilac) flowers of this graceful plant are edible and have a mild to strong garlic aroma! The Zulus have a long tradition with this plant: it is flavourful, stimulating, and medicinal. This green-leaved variety produces white flowers and provides us with not only flavour but also much ornamental pleasure!
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Latin: Tulbaghia violacea
Dutch: South African Garlic
Also known as: "Wild Garlic"
English: Society Garlic
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- Flower colour: White flowers
- Origin: South Africa
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Tulbaghia violacea
- Dutch: South African Garlic
- Also known as: "Wild Garlic"
- English: Society Garlic
