General description
Named for the pungent fragrance of its attractive grassy semi-evergreen leaves, society garlic is a sturdy, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial from eastern South Africa.
Plant requirements
AHS Heat Zone10 - 5
USDA Hardiness Zone8 - 11
Sunset ZoneH1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant TypeBulb or Corm or Tuber
Sun ExposureFull Sun, Partial Sun
Height10"-24" / 25.4cm - 61.0cm
Width12"-30" / 30.5cm - 76.2cm
Bloom TimeLate Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Native ToSouth Africa
Maintenance
Soil pHAcidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil DrainageWell Drained
Soil typeLoam, Sand
TolerancesPollution, Salt
Growth RateMedium
Water RequirementsDrought Tolerant, Average Water
HabitClump-Forming
Seasonal InterestSpring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Practical use
Flower InterestShowy
Flower ColorPink, Lavender
Fruit ColorGreen, Black
Foliage Color (Spring)White, Green, Blue Green, Ivory
Foliage Color (Spring) ModifierStriped/Striated
Foliage Color (Summer)White, Green, Blue Green, Ivory
Foliage Color (Summer) ModifierStriped/Striated
Foliage Color (Fall)White, Green, Blue Green, Ivory
Foliage Color (Fall) ModifierStriped/Striated
Foliage Color (Winter)White, Green, Blue Green, Ivory
Foliage Color (Winter) ModifierStriped/Striated
Fragrant FlowersYes
Fragrant FruitNo
Fragrant FoliageYes
Bark or Stem FragrantNo
Flower Petal NumberSingle
Repeat BloomerYes
Showy FruitNo
Edible FruitNo
Showy FoliageYes
Foliage TextureMedium
Foliage SheenMatte
EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Showy BarkNo
Special Characteristics
UsageContainer, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Sharp or Has ThornsNo
InvasiveNo
AttractsHummingbirds
Self-SowingNo
Properties