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Tulbaghia acutiloba

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 9a-11

Tulbaghia acutiloba plant details

Tulbaghia acutiloba is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulbaghia acutiloba

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: orange blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulbaghia acutiloba

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I love this plant, though it's subtle appeal may be lost on those of you who appreciate its common cousin - “Society Garlic.” It's a plant for detail-loving collectors – not parking strips! Small, recurved, pumpkin colored flowers with a light green (& sometimes slightly lavender) “skirt” are borne in clusters to 1 foot over thin, grass-like leaves in summer. Best grown in a pot, where you can admire the dainty flowers & enjoy their fragrance at close range. From rocky, dry areas of South Africa's Eastern Cape, this species requires light water in Summer, & may be Winter deciduous.

Gardening facts about Tulbaghia acutiloba plant

How to Grow Tulbaghia acutiloba

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • orange
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • spring
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