Plant Database
Society Garlic
Tulbaghia violacea
Society Garlic is a versatile and fragrant perennial that offers edible foliage, pretty flowers, and pest-free resilience. Its clumps of slender, blue-green leaves release a mild garlic scent when bruised. From summer to fall, it produces loose clusters of lilac-pink, star-shaped flowers on tall stems that are also edible. Completely deer and rabbit resistant due to its aroma, it thrives on neglect, making it a perfect choice for sunny, well-drained borders, herb gardens, or containers.
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Edible & Fragrant Foliage & Flowers: Leaves and mild garlic-flavored flowers are both edible. Foliage emits a pleasant garlic scent.
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Long-Blooming Lilac Flowers: Produces airy clusters of delicate, star-shaped lilac flowers from summer into autumn.
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Extremely Pest & Deer Resistant: The garlicky aroma makes it completely unappealing to deer, rabbits, and most insects.
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Drought Tolerant & Low-Maintenance: Thrives in full sun and poor, well-drained soil with minimal water or care once established.
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Versatile Garden Plant: Excellent for herb gardens, sunny borders, rockeries, or as a fragrant, flowering groundcover.