Tropical Emergents

Tropical ornamental aquatics offer a wide range of shapes, color, and sizes that can increase the wow-factor in a short time. They grow rapidly in water temperatures above 70 degrees and add seasonal interest to a perennial display. The species we offer do not over winter outdoors in zone 6 although many can be maintained successfully indoors as houseplants.

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Botanical Name     Common Name
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Tulbaghia violacea

Tulbaghia violacea

Common Name: Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea is commonly known as Society Garlic because its leaves and bulbs are edible like garlic and chives but without the bad breath. Society Garlic is a clump forming herbaceous perennial growing 1-2' tall with narrow grayish green le...


Tulbaghia violacea 'variegata'

Tulbaghia violacea 'variegata'

Common Name: Variegated Society Garlic

Tulbaghia violacea variegata is commonly known as Variegated Society Garlic because its leaves and bulbs are edible like garlic and chives but without the bad breath. Variegated Society Garlic is a clump forming herbaceous perennial growing 1-2' t...