Tri-Color Society Garlic
Tulbaghia violacea 'Tricolor'
Pronunciation: tul-BAG-ee-uh vy-oh-LAY-see-ee
SKU #07314
| Description | Dainty heads of lilac-pink flowers on stalks rise above blue-gray foliage with thin white margins. New foliage has a pink tinge in early spring. Brushing against plants releases a garlic-like aroma. Adds wonderful texture and color to borders, and requires little care once established. Evergreen. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Year-round; heaviest from spring to fall. |
| Mature Size | Foliage clumps reach 1 ft. tall and wide; blooms reach 2 ft. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Design Ideas | With its grassy foliage and tall flower stems, this plant is a delightful addition to the mixed border. Use it in the middle or front of the planting, and contrast it with companions that have bold foliage or a dense habit. |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Blue-green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Catmint (Nepeta); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care | Thrives in average to humus-rich, well-drained soils; avoid wet, soggy sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Will go dormant under drought conditions. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11
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