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Summer–Autumn
Society Garlic
Tulbaghia violacea
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Earthy & Warmgarlicsweet
SeasonSummer–Autumn
OriginSouth Africa
IntensityModerate
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Earthy & Warm · Summer–Autumn bloomer
Society garlic produces attractive lilac star flowers on tall stems all summer, its garlic-scented foliage giving it the common name while the flowers carry a lighter, sweeter character.
Symbolism & Meaning
fragrant simplicity, courage
In the Victorian language of flowers, society garlic means “Fragrant simplicity”.
Habitat & Environment
South Africa
Society Garlic is native to South Africa.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameTulbaghia violacea
- FamilyAmaryllidaceae
- Native ToSouth Africa
- Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
- LifespanPerennial
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