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Also Known As

  • Silver Lace Society Garlic
  • Variegated Society Garlic

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 1'-3'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 7a-11

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Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' plant details

Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with blue, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue, variegated and white
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, garlic-scented

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of our ‘Top Ten Perennials’! A 12″ mound of pretty leaves striped in silver with 18″ waving wands of lavender stars for months on end, summer thru fall – Give this a nice, hot, Mediterranean spot for maximum bloom! Most soils, average water – Easy to grow, underused beauty!
Variegated version of the society garlic (why, I wonder, society?) neat white-edged grass-like foliage, and the standard fragrant lavender flowers. Zone 8
Similar to the species, but with white-margined leaves.

Gardening facts about Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' plant

How to Grow Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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