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White Society Garlic

White Society Garlic

TULBAGHIA violacea 'Emerisa White'

Blooms Summer through Fall
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Common Name(s)
Society Garlic
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs)
Perennial Zones
7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
1'–2'
Max Spread
12"-18"
Special Features
Deer resistant
Garden Design Role
Edging
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Mounding, Clumping, Tufted
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Stem Color
Green
Genus
Tulbaghia
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Ship Size
4"

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.