Variegated Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea var. 'Silver Lace')

Variegated Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea var. 'Silver Lace')

Variegated Society Garlic is a beautiful ornamental plant for the water garden. The long, thin foliage is variegated green and white and gives the plant a silvery appearance. The stems and leaves have a garlic smell when cut or bruised (and yes, the leaves and flowers are edible!). Clusters of lavender-pink flowers bloom all season above the foliage on tall stems. A native plant of South Africa, it is known to help ward off snakes.

While best known as a landscaping plant, society garlic adapts surprisingly well to shallow water in ponds and streambeds.

Hardiness Zone: 7-11
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Height: 12" to 24" - Spread: 12" to 24"
Water Depth: Moist soil to wet soil

We recommend a 7.5" x 5" fabric pot to grow a regular sized plant, and a 10" x 6" fabric pot to grow a large sized plant. Click on any fabric pot link to read about why fabric pots work better than hard plastic pots!

FERTILIZING: For best health and growth, we recommend fertilizing regularly (unless using the plants in a plant filtration system!). Use Pondtabbs 20 count, 60 count, or 300 count for a fast release fertilizer.

Plants are shipped bare root or in starter pots, and will require planting upon arrival. For in depth planting and care instructions visit our Planting and Care Instructions for Shallow Water and Bog Plants.

For information on using plants for pond filtration, please read our blog on this topic!