The rarer T. natalensis is a pleasing small, white-flowering species, with little green central cups turning to yellow. Simple to grow These South African natives are easy to grow. Make sure plants get good air circulation. Watch for mealybugs. Bulbs multiply rapidly and should be divided and repotted in spring or when they become overcrowded.
Growth rate is medium.
One grower, Glasshouse Works in Stewart, Ohio, sells society garlic as part of its Tropical Herbs Collection. Other genera in the collection include Peperomia , Curcuma , Olea , Vanilla , Ornithogalum , Laurus , Myrtus , Helichrysum and Rosmarinus . Full sun to part shade. Moist, well-drained soil. Mild taste of garlic with a warm aftertaste.