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    Tulbaghia violacea 'Pearl'

    Also Known As

    • Tulbaghia violacea 'The Pearl'
    • The Pearl Society Garlic

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 10"-15"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Tulbaghia violacea 'Pearl' plant details

    Tulbaghia violacea 'Pearl' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Tulbaghia violacea 'Pearl'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Tulbaghia violacea 'Pearl'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Silver green clumps of narrow, grassy, flat leaves to 10” (eventually 18-24” wide) topped by 15” stems of pale pearl pink buds that open in round, loose clusters to glistening white star flowers May to October. Most soils, full sun, no codling required. Deer resistant (even the gophers don’t like ours!). USDA Z8

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Tulbaghia violacea 'Pearl' plant

    How to Grow Tulbaghia violacea 'Pearl'

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Texture

      • grassy

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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