- **Type**: Evergreen perennial (in mild climates) or herbaceous perennial (in cooler zones)

- **Height**: 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm), including flower stalks

- **Width**: 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 cm), clumping and spreading slowly

- **Growth Habit**: Upright, grass-like, forming dense clumps

- **Foliage**:

- Narrow, strap-shaped, gray-green leaves, 12 to 18 inches long (30 to 45 cm), 0.25 inches wide (6 mm)

- Garlic-like scent when crushed (less intense than true garlic)

- Evergreen in frost-free areas; may die back in cold winters

- **Flowers**:

- Clusters of star-shaped, lilac to violet-pink blooms on slender stalks

- Each flower about 0.5 to 1 inch across (1.3 to 2.5 cm)

- Bloom season: Late spring to fall (May to October), sporadic in mild climates

- Mildly fragrant (floral with a faint garlic undertone), attracts bees and butterflies

- **Light**: Full sun (6+ hours daily) to partial shade (4-6 hours)

- **Soil**:

- Well-drained; tolerates sandy, loamy, or poor soils

- Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0 to 7.5)

- **Watering**: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established, prefers occasional deep watering

- **Hardiness**: USDA Zones 7 to 10 (0°F or -18°C; may regrow from roots in Zone 7 with mulch)

- **Wildlife**: Attracts pollinators (bees, butterflies); deer and rabbit resistant due to garlic scent

- **Care**:

- Remove spent flower stalks to tidy appearance and encourage reblooming

- Divide clumps every 3-4 years in spring to rejuvenate or propagate

- Fertilize lightly with a balanced mix (e.g., 10-10-10) in spring

- **Pests/Diseases**:

- Highly pest and disease resistant

- Rarely affected by root rot unless in soggy conditions

- **Uses**: Borders, rock gardens, containers, mass plantings, or as an edible ornamental (leaves and flowers are edible)

- **Growth Rate**: Moderate; spreads slowly via rhizomes

- **Special Features**:

- Garlic-like flavor makes it a culinary substitute ( milder than true garlic)

- Long bloom period and low maintenance

- Named "Society Garlic" as it’s said to be polite enough for social settings (less pungent breath)

Society Garlic’s delicate purple flowers, grassy foliage, and subtle garlic charm make it a versatile, tough plant for sunny spots or culinary gardens. Let me know if you’d like care tips or planting ideas!