Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace', often called variegated society garlic, is a clump-forming perennial grown for its narrow variegated foliage and delicate lilac flowers.

The grey-green leaves edged with cream create interest throughout the growing season, while clusters of lightly fragrant flowers appear from mid-summer into early autumn.

• Height: 45–60cm
• Spread: 30–40cm
• Flower colour: pale lilac
• Flowering time: mid-summer to early autumn
• Position: full sun
• Soil: well-drained soil

About Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'

Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' grows from corm-like rhizomes and forms tidy clumps of long narrow leaves.

The foliage has a soft grey-green colour with a creamy margin, providing decorative contrast even when the plant is not in flower.

From midsummer, upright stems rise above the foliage carrying loose clusters of star-shaped lilac flowers. These blooms release a light fragrance and continue appearing well into autumn.

The plant belongs to the same botanical family as garlic and produces a similar scent when the leaves are crushed.

It is also known by the synonym:

• Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata'

Benefits for UK Wildlife

Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' supports garden pollinators.

• Flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects
• Provides nectar through the late summer season
• Works well in wildlife-friendly sunny borders

Plant in groups with other long-flowering perennials to support pollinators over a longer period.

Where to Grow Society Garlic 'Silver Lace'

• Sunny borders
• Gravel gardens
• Patio containers
• Mediterranean-style planting
• Wildlife-friendly gardens

The variegated foliage provides strong contrast when planted alongside darker-leaved plants.

Planting Tips

• Plant rhizomes in spring.
• Choose a sunny, sheltered location.
• Use free-draining soil.
• Plant rhizomes just below the soil surface.
• Space plants about 30–40cm apart.
• Water regularly while plants establish.

In colder areas, grow plants in containers so they can be moved to a sheltered location during winter.

Why Grow Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'

• Decorative variegated foliage
• Fragrant lilac summer flowers
• Long flowering season
• Suitable for borders and containers
• Attractive to pollinating insects

If you want a reliable summer perennial with decorative foliage and long-lasting flowers, Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' brings colour and texture to sunny garden spaces.