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Tulbaghia violacea – Plant

R95.00

Indigenous to South Africa, organically grown, and locally sourced from ethical growers committed to sustainable, Nature-friendly cultivation.

Common names: wild garlic, society garlic (English); utswelane, itswele lomlambo (Xhosa); isihaqa, incinsini (Zulu); wildeknoffel, wildeknoflok (Afrikaans).

Botanical name: Tulbaghia violacea

Potted into 100% recycled plastic nursery pot or bag.

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Care Summary

• Easy to grow
• Soil – all soil types, well-drained, compost rich. Acid, Alkaline, Neutral.
• Light – full sull, semi-shade
• Water – drought tolerant, but respond well to watering
Study comparing phytochemistry of cultivated versus wild harvested.212
Propagation
• Seed – hard black seeds are best sown in spring in deep seed trays and can be planted out during their second year
• Division – by dividing larger clumps, after planting leave undisturbed for as long as possible
• First flowering can generally be expected in the second or third year
Harvest
Pests
• Slugs & snails
• Discourage moles from the garden (by their strong smell)

Plant Summary

Tulbaghia violacea, commonly called wild garlic, is a popular garden plant with attractive, violet-coloured flowers and garlic-scented leaves. It is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant bulb that can be used as an edging plant, a groundcover, or a rockery specimen. It has various ecological and medicinal uses, such as attracting butterflies and bees, repelling snakes and insects, and treating coughs and colds. It is also edible and can be used as a seasoning or a spinach substitute. It grows easily in most soils, with plenty of compost, and can be propagated from seed or by dividing clumps.

Disclaimer

Our range of indigenous, organically-grown plants are intended as part of an integrated approach to wellbeing. Information provided is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any medical condition, nor replace prescribed medication. If on medication, pregnant, lactating, or undergoing surgery please consult your healthcare professional before using plants as food or medicine.

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