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Tulbaghia fragrans 'Alba'

 
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Family: Alliaceae
Genus: Tulbaghia (tul-BAG-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: fragrans (FRAY-granz) (Info)
Cultivar: Alba

Category:
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral berrygirl On Mar 12, 2007, berrygirl from Braselton, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:

(from Brent & Becky's)

fragrans 'Alba' - clusters of small, 6-petaled, creamy white flowers with ivory perianth; 8"-12".

Each trumpet-shaped, starry blossom with tiny corona, all attached to the top of its 18"-24" stem, makes this flower resemble 'sparklers' on the 4th of July. This native to South Africa has straplike foliage that clumps up from a central point and is drought resistant. It's foolproof, is great for cutting, terrific in a sunny garden and in patio containers in combination with other sun-loving plants. top sized bulbs; 5 per sq. ft.; zones 8-10.

Color: White
Height: 12" To 24"
Origin: Africa
Sun vs Shade: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Average Dry
Zones: 8 9 10




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