Variegated Society Garlic | Drought Tolerant Perennial

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Variegated Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea ‘Variegate’

Variegated deer-proof perennial with edible leaves and lilac blooms.

$14.90

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Description

Variegated Society Garlic adds striking foliage to the useful qualities of the standard species. Its grassy leaves are elegantly striped in green and creamy white, brightening the garden even when not in bloom. In summer, it sends up stems topped with clusters of fragrant, lilac-pink flowers. As deer-resistant and drought-tolerant as its green counterpart, this attractive variegated form is perfect for adding year-round color and structure to sunny borders, herb gardens, or decorative pots.

Ornamental Green & White Variegated Foliage: Features attractive, grass-like leaves with longitudinal stripes of green and creamy white.
Fragrant Lilac Summer Blooms: Bears the same delicate, edible, lilac-pink flowers on tall stems above the foliage.
Deer, Rabbit & Pest Resistant: The distinct garlic scent protects it from animal browsing and most pests.
Sun-Loving & Drought Tolerant: Prefers full sun and excellent drainage. Once established, it requires very little water.
Edible & Ornamental Dual-Purpose Plant: Offers both visual appeal and a mild garlic flavor for culinary use.

Quick Facts

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Mature height: 1–2 ft
Mature spread: 3–5 ft
Light: Full sun to partial shade

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Features:Foliage: Linear, blue-green leaves with creamy-white stripes; emits a mild garlic-chive scent and is edible.Flowers: Star-shaped, lavender-pink flowers in umbel clusters; fragrant and blooms repeatedly from summer through fall.Habit: Perennial bulbous plant forming dense, spreading clumps. Its distinctive garlic scent deters deer, rabbits, and most pests, making it very low-maintenance.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Long-blooming, fragrant flowers attractive to pollinators.Ornamental variegated foliage with edible and pest-repellent properties.Highly deer and rabbit resistant.Extremely low maintenance and drought tolerant
Landscape Uses:Borders and perennial beds.Rock gardens and xeriscape plantings.Container and patio gardens.Edging along pathways.Herb or sensory gardens

Faqs

Q: Does it need more shade to protect the variegation?
A: No, it actually prefers full sun for the most compact growth and vibrant leaf stripes. In too much shade, it may become leggy and the variegation less pronounced.

Q: Is it as hardy as the green type?
A: Yes, it has the same excellent heat and drought tolerance. The variegated foliage is just as tough and resilient in the garden.

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Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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