Tulbaghia Vio Tricolor – Desert Horizon Nursery

Tulbaghia Vio Tricolor

Tulbaghia violacea 'Tricolor'

Water
Moderate water for best appearance in Phoenix; water deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Increase frequency during extreme heat and reduce in winter.
Toxicity
Description
A compact, clumping society garlic with narrow, arching leaves striped green and cream, often flushed pink, and clusters of lavender flowers.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Growth Habit
Flower Color
Toxicity
Toxic to pets (mild GI upset)
Care Instructions

Light: Morning sun with afternoon shade is best in Phoenix; protect variegated foliage from intense western sun and reflected heat.

Water: Moderate water for best appearance in Phoenix; water deeply, then let the upper few inches of soil dry. Increase frequency during extreme heat and reduce in winter.

Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; amend compacted soil to improve drainage and avoid persistently wet conditions.

Mature size: Foliage reaches about 12–18 inches tall and wide; flower stalks can reach 18–24 inches tall.

Bloom: Repeated flushes from spring through fall; flowering may slow during extreme summer heat.

Evergreen / deciduous: Usually evergreen in Phoenix; foliage may be damaged or die back during hard freezes.

Growth rate: Moderate; generally slower than solid-green society garlic.