Wayside Gardens Tulbaghia Savanna Lightning
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking natural pest protection.
This clumping perennial is the ultimate garden bodyguard, using its pungent, garlic-scented foliage to naturally repel everything from deer to slugs. You trade a subtle, savory aroma for a pristine, season-long display of white blooms that keeps your borders looking sharp and untouched.
$21.95
Who it's for
- Landscape designers needing consistent, long-season floral color
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, year-round foliage color
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, pest-resistant landscaping
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate residents living in zones colder than seven
- Homeowners sensitive to strong, lingering culinary scents
- Minimalist gardeners avoiding plants that require frequent division
Performance breakdown
Pest Deterrence
Garlic-scented foliage effectively keeps deer and common garden pests at bay.
Maintenance Ease
A low-effort perennial that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Bloom Longevity
Crisp white flowers provide consistent visual interest from spring through fall.
Landscape Versatility
Compact clumping habit fits perfectly into borders, edgings, or container gardens.
Year-round Appeal
Evergreen foliage ensures your garden retains structure even during dormant months.
Climate Adaptability
Reliable performance across zones 7 through 11 in well-drained soil.
Key Specs
SKU
27580
Genus
Tulbaghia
Species
vilacea
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
3 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Hardiness Zones
7 - 11
Shipping Restrictions
GU, HI, PR, VI
Growth Habit
Ornamental Grass
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
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