Tulbaghia violacea Alba

Common Name: White Society Garlic

Description:
Tulbaghia violacea 'Alba', commonly known as White Society Garlic, is a hardy, clump-forming perennial featuring narrow, grey-green, strappy leaves and delicate star-shaped white flowers that bloom from spring through autumn. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun but can tolerate part shade. This drought-tolerant and low-maintenance plant is ideal for borders, rock gardens, mass plantings, and pots. The foliage emits a mild garlic scent, especially when crushed, and both the edible flowers and leaves can be used as a garlic-flavoured herb in cooking. Resistant to pests and diseases, 'Alba' is an excellent choice for adding long-lasting interest to gardens while attracting bees and other pollinators.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–60 cm
• Width: 30–60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Edible Leaves and Flowers
• Perennial
• Low Maintenance
• Pest and Disease Resistant
• Bee Attracting

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to pets if consumed in large quantities

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Agapanthus
• Dianella
• Echinacea (Coneflower)