A hardy, clump-forming perennial prized for its attractive strappy foliage and long-lasting clusters of lavender-purple flowers. Society Garlic is ideal for borders, mass plantings, cottage gardens and containers, offering year-round colour and excellent drought tolerance once established. The flowers are fragrant and produce a mild garlic-like scent when brushed or crushed.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 40–60cm
Mature Width: 30–50cm
Seasonality: Evergreen in mild climates
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Grey-green to mid green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Long strap-like leaves, typically 20–40cm long
Flower colour: Lavender-purple
Flowering season: Spring through autumn, with sporadic flowering year-round in warm climates
Flower size: Approximately 2–3cm across, borne in clusters above the foliage
A hardy, clump-forming perennial prized for its attractive strappy foliage and long-lasting clusters of lavender-purple flowers. Society Garlic is ideal for borders, mass plantings, cottage gardens and containers, offering year-round colour and excellent drought tolerance once established. The flowers are fragrant and produce a mild garlic-like scent when brushed or crushed.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods
Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to a wide range of soil types
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 40–60cm
Mature Width: 30–50cm
Seasonality: Evergreen in mild climates
Drought Tolerant: High once established
Frost Tolerant: Moderate
Wind Tolerant: High
Leaf colour: Grey-green to mid green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Long strap-like leaves, typically 20–40cm long
Flower colour: Lavender-purple
Flowering season: Spring through autumn, with sporadic flowering year-round in warm climates
Flower size: Approximately 2–3cm across, borne in clusters above the foliage
