Tulbaghia natalensis

Also Known As

Pink Wild Garlic
Sweet Wild Garlic

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 10"-18"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

8a-11

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Tulbaghia natalensis plant details

Tulbaghia natalensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulbaghia natalensis

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, rock garden, tolerates summer planting, vanilla-scented

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulbaghia natalensis

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

NEW!! Long summer season of frothy clouds of pale pink/lavender flowers with little golden centers – Wafts an evening scent of spice and vanilla – Thin, wispy foliage is semi-evergreen in our area – Sun to light shade – Well drained soils – Infrequent watering – Exceptional in rock gardens and happy in pots – New plant in this area – should be hardy to at least USDA Z8 with proper site placement. Need your input on this one!

By: Secret Garden Growers

This South African plant with muted lavender-pink petals and yellow-green corona -- a tiny little crown in the middle--blooms delightfully from May onward in umbels of 6-7 flowers. With a heavy scent of cloves, particularly in evening, you'll be very happy that it reblooms! Enjoys marshy habitats. Exquisite and rare. 1 foot tall. Minimum temperature: 10° F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

18" tall with sweet scented violet blue flowers, from South Africa, probably safest in the alpine house. We have not yet tried them outside but with South African stuff you never know, some prove completely hardy others turn to mush.