
About this Plant
Emerisa White Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea Emerisa White) is a unique and rare selection discovered as a natural variant. It is highly prized for its clean, star-shaped white flowers that feature a delicate blush of pink. This clumping evergreen perennial produces slender flower stalks from spring into fall, rising above a dense base of flexible, gray-blue grass-like foliage.
This variety is a rugged performer in the landscape, known for being exceptionally deer, fire, and drought tolerant. The foliage and flowers emit a distinct garlic-like aroma, which serves as a natural deterrent for garden pests like snails, slugs, and gophers. Its tidy, mounding habit makes it a professional-grade choice for low borders, rock gardens, and premium patio containers. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, ready to provide year-round structure and elegant seasonal color to your sunny garden spaces.
Why you’ll love it:
- Unique White Blooms: Features rare white flowers with a soft pink blush, offering a sophisticated alternative to the standard purple varieties.
- Long Bloom Season: Delivers a consistent display of star-shaped umbels from spring through autumn.
- Natural Pest Deterrent: The aromatic foliage helps keep deer, gophers, and rabbits away from your garden beds.
- Rugged & Resilient: Highly tolerant of heat, drought, and seaside conditions once established.
- Versatile Utility: Perfect as a low-maintenance border plant, groundcover, or as an accent in water-wise landscapes.
This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers moderate watering in well-drained soil. While it is drought-tolerant, it maintains its most lush appearance with occasional regular irrigation. Because the flowers and leaves are edible, they can also be used as a peppery seasoning in culinary dishes. Emerisa White Society Garlic is the ultimate choice for the gardener who wants professional-grade durability and unique floral beauty in a convenient 4" size.