Tulbaghia Species, Fragrant Tulbaghia, Pink Agapanthus, Sweet Wild Garlic

Tulbaghiasimmleri

Family
Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tulbaghia (tul-BAG-ee-uh)
Species
simmleri (SIM-ler-eye)
Synonym
Tulbaghia daviesii
Tulbaghia fragrans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Encinitas, California

Sacramento, California

Santa Rosa, California

Vista, California(9 reports)

Lake City, Florida

Houma, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Santa Rosa, CA | September 2019 | positive

Has much wider leaves than other types. Will take some frost, but can be cut back a bit by too much. Can be drought hardy, but you ge...Read More

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(Zone 1) | April 2014 | positive

This clump forming evergreen perennial plant can be grown easily from seed, which can take up to four years to bloom, and does best in li...Read More

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Sacramento, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | neutral

This plant blooms at a time when there are very few flowers in bloom. It starts blooming in November and continues with sporadic blooms ...Read More

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