Tulbaghia Vio Tricolor – Desert Horizon Nursery

Tulbaghia Vio Tricolor

Tulbaghia violacea 'Tricolor'
Categories:
Perennials  ·  
Perennials
Light
Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)
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.
Size
1-2 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Habit
Perennial clump
Toxicity
Toxic — Pets
Description
A compact, clumping society garlic with narrow, arching leaves striped green and cream, often flushed pink, and clusters of lavender flowers.
Bloom Time
Spring through fall
Deciduous / Evergreen
Evergreen
Special Features
Attracts Bees / Pollinators, Colorful Foliage, Fragrant
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Habit
Perennial clump
Mature Size
1-2 ft tall × 1-2 ft wide
Flower Color
Lavender-pink
Foliage Color
Variegated green / white / and pink
Landscape Use
Border / Bed, Container / Patio, Specimen / Accent
Garden Style
Container / Patio, Pollinator / Wildlife
Soil
Amended / Rich, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained
Companion Plants
Autumn sage, Bulbine, Dwarf agapanthus, Dwarf lantana
Toxic — Pets
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.