A Southern African genus commonly known as ‘wild garlic’ comprises of 20 species. Some species are well-known garden plants but many others have great potential as horticulturally important plants. Being more sensitive than the evergreen species, the summer growing species are best grown in medium sized pots to ensure dry winter dormancy. Tulbaghia enjoy a compost-rich, well-drained medium in a sunny position with regular watering. The readily form clumps and prefer to remain undisturbed until outgrowing their containers. The evergreen species from dense ground covers, and once established are very water-wise.
Name |
Tulbaghia cernua |
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Common name |
wild garlic |
African name |
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D/E |
deciduous |
Rainfall |
summer |
Height |
50cm |
Light requirements |
fs |
Flowers |
November |
Medicinal uses |
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Name |
Tulbaghia violacea |
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Common name |
wild garlic |
African name |
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D/E |
deciduous |
Rainfall |
summer |
Height |
50cm |
Light requirements |
fs |
Flowers |
November |
Medicinal uses |
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