Tulbaghia ‘Milky Way’

Common Name:
Society Garlic 'Milky Way'

Description:
Tulbaghia ‘Milky Way’ is an attractive, clumping perennial known for its fine, grass-like variegated foliage and soft mauve-pink star-shaped flowers. The slender green leaves are striped with creamy white, offering ornamental interest even when the plant is not in bloom. From spring through to late autumn, it produces delicate flower stems that rise above the foliage, each topped with a cluster of fragrant, nectar-rich flowers that are highly attractive to bees. Ideal for Melbourne gardens, ‘Milky Way’ performs best in full sun and well-drained soils and is both drought and frost tolerant once established. Its neat form makes it a standout choice for borders, edging, rockeries, and especially pots, where the foliage and flowers can be appreciated up close. This variety is low maintenance and has edible flowers and leaves with a light garlic flavour, making it both decorative and functional in herb gardens.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Mauve

• Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Bee Attracting

• Edible Flowers

• Edible Leaves

• Perennial

• Low Maintenance

• Drought Tolerant (once established)

• Frost Tolerant

• Suitable for Borders

• Suitable for Edging

• Aromatic Foliage

• Deer Resistant

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or pets

• Strong garlic scent may deter pets from chewing

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula

• Salvia 'Heatwave Glow'

• Echinacea

• Festuca glauca

• Allium varieties

• Dianella

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.