How to Grow and Care for Society garlic

Society garlic, also known as Wild garlic, Sweet garlic, Pink agapanthus, Spring flowers, Spring bulbs, Tulbaghia, Garlic flower

Society garlic thrives in well-drained soil and full sun exposure, tolerating periods of drought once established. Special care points include its sensitivity to overwatering, which can lead to root rot, and a preference for rare feeding, needing only occasional fertilizer application. Pruning back after flowering contributes to a tidy appearance and encourages further blooms.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Society garlic

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	7-10
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Society garlic displays a lush tuft of slender, grass-like blue-green leaves, each approximately 1 foot (30 cm) long and 0.25 inches (0.64 cm) wide. These leaves emit a pronounced garlic-like fragrance when touched or warmed by the sun. Flowering mainly from spring to fall, society garlic produces tall stalks reaching heights of 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm), crowned by umbels bearing 10 to 20 petite lavender flowers. The foliage remains evergreen and is resilient to cool temperatures down to approximately 23°F (-5°C).