How to identify Sweet garlic (Tulbaghia simmleri)

How to identify Sweet garlic (Tulbaghia simmleri)

Sweet garlic is an evergreen perennial reaching heights and widths of 1-2 feet (30-60 cm). It features clumps of grey-green, flat leaves resembling those of Agapanthus. From late winter to early spring, and sometimes into summer, it bears fragrant lavender-pink flowers. These tubular blooms are composed of six tepals and sport a prominent central crown, all arranged in umbels atop erect stems measuring 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) tall. The plant's deciduous crown is frost-hardy, withstanding brief dips to around 20° F (-6° C).

Lifespan: Perennial

Plant Type: Herb

Leaf Type: Semi-evergreen

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Clumps of grey-green, Agapanthus-like leaves

Fragrant lavender-pink flowers in umbels

Tubular blooms with six tepals and central crown

Erect stems measuring 1-2 feet (30-60 cm) tall

Frost-hardy deciduous crown withstanding 20° F (-6° C)

Sweet garlic and Their Similar Plants

Society garlic vs. Sweet garlic: What's The Difference?

Society garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a perennial plant that grows in clusters and is often planted at borders. Society garlic can be planted in mass as a ground cover. This plant's stalks emit a garlic-like odor, which is how it gets its name. This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

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Key Facts About Sweet garlic

Attributes of Sweet garlic

Lifespan

Perennial

Spread

30 cm

Leaf type

Semi-evergreen

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Scientific Classification of Sweet garlic

Phylum

Class

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Sweet garlic (Tulbaghia simmleri)

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Distribution Map of Sweet garlic

Sweet garlic is indigenous to the southern part of the African continent, thriving in its native habitats with a fondness for temperate climates. Additionally, sweet garlic has been introduced and has adapted to regions with similar environmental conditions, expanding its presence as a cultivated ornamental in various areas beyond its original range.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Potentially invasive

Exotic

No species reported

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