Society Garlic is a clump-forming perennial with Light green variegated leaves
growing from bulb like corms which readily multiply. As a pot plant
the leaves are shorter in length usually around 9-12", but as a Landscape
Specimen Plant the leaves can get 18-24" long. Society Garlic grows best
in a light fertile potting or Garden soil that is well drained, Full sun but will
also do very good in some afternoon light shaded areas.
Society garlic can withstand droughts very well, but keeping moist will
help in the division of the corms and better flowering. Flowering is
continous thru early spring to late fall. The flower stems will extend above
the foilage 12" or more and will have anywhere from 8-12 small 1" Tubular
star shaped flowers, that are pink-Lilac in color, and are very fragrant.
USDA Zones 7 - 10. Society garlic tolerates moderate frosts and light
freezes down to 20F or so. For other zones planting is a 12" round container
for a specimen plant is recommended.
Plant in a fertile soil, mixed with coarse sand ( 1/2 and 1/2 is a good mix
ratio ) to a depth of 1/2" or less above the top of the roots, the bulb should
not be buried too deep.
The bulbs will start offshoots in approx 3-6 weeks. Fertilize every 2 weeks
with a well balanced water soluble fertilizer for best results.
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