Look, South African 'Lilac'

  • Product number: 831858.1
  • 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, in which case planting it directly in the ground is a good risk to take. Both the leaves and the (lilac) flowers of this elegant plant are edible and have a mild to strong garlic aroma! The Zulus have a long tradition with this plant: it's flavorful, stimulating, and medicinal. We supply the green-leaved variety, which blooms with light lilac-pink flowers, thus adding extra ornamental value besides its flavor!

Names:
Latin: Tulbaghia violacea
Dutch: Garlic, South African
Also known as: Tulbaghia
English: Wild (African) Garlic

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Planting time:

  • March
  • April
  • May

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Location:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Light lilac-pink flowers
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Attractive to insects: Various insects
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Hardy: Moderately frost hardy
  • Origin: South Africa
  • Ease of cultivation: Moderate
  • Latin: Tulbaghia violacea
  • Dutch: Look, South African
  • Also known as: Tulbaghia
  • English: Wild (African) Garlic
  • April - October

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