Tri-Color Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea 'Tricolor'

Pronunciation: tul-BAG-ee-uh vy-oh-LAY-see-ee
SKU #07314
7-11

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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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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Bloom TimeYear-round; heaviest from spring to fall.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasWith 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 ColorPink
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsConeflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Catmint (Nepeta); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
Care InstructionsThrives 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 TimeYear-round; heaviest from spring to fall.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesFragrant, Showy Flowers
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasWith 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 ColorPink
Foliage ColorBlue-green
Companion PlantsConeflower (Echinacea); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Catmint (Nepeta); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives 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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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.