Ashanti Society Garlic
$78.00 Original price was: $78.00.$23.40Current price is: $23.40.
1000 in stock
SKU: HJMjA0E1IZ
Category: Perennials
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage clumps quickly reach 1 ft. tall and wide; blooms reach 2 ft. tall.
| Description | Delicate upright stems present a flush of beautiful, soft violet-colored, cool season blooms. The dense clump of narrow, soft green foliage adds wonderful texture to containers, and fronts of beds and borders. An outstanding specimen for heat tolerance. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring and fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Design Ideas | With its grassy foliage and tall flower stems, this plant is a delightful addition to the mixed border. Use it in the middle or front of the planting, and contrast it with companions that have bold foliage or a dense habit. |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Catmint (Nepeta); Hyssop (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in average to humus-rich, well-drained soils; avoid wet, soggy sites. Water deeply, regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Will go dormant under drought conditions. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. |
| History | Certified as a Flameproof Plant in the 2014 Dallas Arboretum Plant Trials for its ability to withstand intense Texas summer conditions. |
| Lore | Society Garlic leaves and flower stems release a pungent garlic aroma when crushed, and can be used for flavor and aroma in soups and salads. |