Tulbaghia violacea Alba

Common Name:
White Society Garlic

Description:
Tulbaghia violacea 'Alba' is a clump-forming perennial prized for its elegant umbels of pure white, star-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring through to autumn. The narrow, strap-like grey-green leaves emit a mild garlic aroma when crushed, lending the plant its common name, 'Society Garlic'. This variety is both ornamental and functional, attracting bees and butterflies while also serving as a natural pest deterrent in the garden. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soils, 'Alba' is drought-tolerant once established and can be grown in borders, rockeries, or containers. Its graceful form and prolonged flowering period make it a valuable addition to Melbourne gardens seeking low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly plants.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 45–60 cm

• Width: 30–45 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Pure White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Aromatic Foliage

• Edible Flowers

• Edible Leaves

• Low Maintenance

• Suitable for Borders

• Deer Resistant

• Rabbit Resistant

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets; however, ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Echinacea

• Coreopsis

• Verbena

• Agastache