Tulbaghia violacea Variegata

Common Name: Variegated Society Garlic

Description:
Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata', commonly known as Variegated Society Garlic, is a hardy, clump-forming perennial featuring striking grey-green leaves with creamy-white margins and delicate, star-shaped lilac-purple 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, low-maintenance plant is perfect for borders, rock gardens, mass plantings, and pots, where its variegated foliage provides year-round interest. The leaves emit a mild garlic scent when crushed, and both the edible flowers and leaves can be used in cooking as a garlic-flavoured herb. Resistant to pests and diseases, 'Variegata' is a great choice for long-lasting colour and texture in the garden 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:

• Lilac-Purple

Key Attributes:

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

Toxicity:

• Mildly toxic to pets if consumed in large quantities

Companion Plants:

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