Tulbaghia ‘Dark Star’

Common Name:
Society Garlic

Description:
Tulbaghia 'Dark Star' is a hardy, clump-forming perennial known for its fine, grass-like, blue-grey foliage and long-lasting display of star-shaped pink flowers. Flowering from spring through to late autumn, it adds vibrant colour to gardens for extended periods. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun to part shade and is tolerant of both drought and boggy conditions once established. Its compact growth habit makes it ideal for borders, edging, containers, and mass plantings in Melbourne gardens. 'Dark Star' performs well in a variety of soil types, preferring well-drained soils enriched with compost. An application of slow-release fertiliser in early spring promotes vigorous growth and flowering. Pruning is generally not required, but cutting back old foliage can rejuvenate the plant.

Form:
*Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
*Ground Cover

Mature Size:
*Height: 30 cm
*Width: 60 cm

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Pink

Key Attributes:
*Suitable for Pots
*Drought Tolerant
*Perennial
*Low Maintenance
*Suitable for Coastal Gardens
*Fast Growing
*Long Flowering Season
*Edible Flowers
*Attractive Foliage

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
*Lavandula angustifolia
*Salvia nemorosa
*Echinacea purpurea
*Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
*Thymus vulgaris

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.