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Tri-Color Society Garlic
Tulbaghia violacea 'Tricolor'
Pronunciation: tul-BAG-ee-uh vy-oh-LAY-see-ee
SKU #07314
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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage clumps reach 1 ft. tall and wide; blooms reach 2 ft. tall.
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| Bloom Time | Year-round; heaviest from spring to fall. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| 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 Instructions | 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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| Bloom Time | Year-round; heaviest from spring to fall. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.