{"product_id":"purple-eye-society-garlic-tulbaghia-purple-eye","title":"Purple Eye Society Garlic - Tulbaghia 'Purple Eye'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Eye Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Eye') is an evergreen perennial with fine grey-green leaves and starry pale purple flowers, each with a darker purple centre, from spring to autumn. It grows up to 50cm tall and wide, with foliage much thinner than common society garlic. The leaves are aromatic when crushed, and like chives, the leaves and flowers can be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers from spring to autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pale lilac stars with darker purple centres sit on long, slender stems above the foliage for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, grassy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grey-green leaves are noticeably thinner than those of the violacea form, so the clump looks light and airy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible leaves and flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip them into salads as you would chives or spring onions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs little attention, though it grows even better with some moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide the rhizomes in spring and plant the pieces elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed flowering borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a row or in small groups. At up to 50cm wide the clumps meet within a season or two, and the airy flowers blend with almost any neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable garden edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a pretty, edible border around vegetable beds, and the flowers draw the eye to the produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 40cm spacing gives a low drift beneath taller plants, and the neat clumps suit sunny rockery pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot by the kitchen door, where you can pick a few leaves as you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Eye Society Garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is hardy and drought tolerant, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. In the coldest southern gardens choose a sunny, sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most garden soils. It will thrive in moist conditions but copes with drier ground once its roots are down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch the bed and water regularly for around 12 weeks while the plant establishes. Feed in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and dividing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove tired leaves as needed. In spring, divide the clump to give the plant better access to nutrients and replant the rhizomes elsewhere. Eaten in quantity, society garlic can upset the stomach of dogs and cats, so site it with pets in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Eye Society Garlic as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it is the economical choice for a long border. The 140mm pots give a bed more presence in its first season. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I really eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the leaves and flowers are edible and can stand in for chives or spring onions in salads. Pick from plants you have not sprayed, and expect a garlic scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 40cm apart for a continuous edge or drift. The plant reaches up to 50cm wide, so the clumps touch and form one flowering mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is edible for people, but society garlic can upset the stomach of dogs and cats if they eat it, so it is not ideal where pets chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790890959167,"sku":"TUL-HYB-PURPLE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790891024703,"sku":"TUL-HYB-PURPLE-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/purple-eye-society-garlic-tulbaghia-purple-eye.jpg?v=1792211460","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/purple-eye-society-garlic-tulbaghia-purple-eye","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}