Himba Society Garlic
Tulbaghia x 'Himba'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Himba Society Garlic highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Height
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring, Summer
Growing Zones 7-11
Lovely Edible Groundcover Himba Society Garlic
- Elegant Small Evergreen Perennial
- Tiny But Mighty Lavender-Pink Flowers Are Decorated With Prominent Orange Centers
- Long-Lasting Blooms For Up to 8 Months
- Grassy, Bright Green Leaves Are Wider and Thicker Than Other Varieties
- Edible Rhizomes, Leaves and Flowers
- Milder Fragrance Than Other Varieties
- Clumping Growth Habit is Non-Invasive
- Tolerates Sun and Partial Shade
- Water-Wise Selection
- Deer Don't Prefer This Plant
- Use as a Gorgeous Annual in Cold Winter Zones
For a wonderful, low-lying layer in your landscape, try the Himba Society Garlic (Tulbaghia x 'Himba' PP 27,385). It marries durability with effortless handsome style.
Beautiful bright lavender-pink flowers are held aloft on long stalks above the grassy mound. Look closely to see the raised orange centers.
Cut a bunch of them and create the sweetest little bouquets. Take them to your foodie friends as a cunning little Hostess Gifts for gourmet dinner parties.
The blooms last and last. You'll enjoy several months of flowers from early spring through summer.
Garlic performs best if the heads are separated into individual cloves and planted in the fall of the year. Fall planted garlic will give you nice sized bulbs and cloves. Your garlic cloves will develop roots and grow all fall. Your garlic will keep developing right up until the soil freezes. Come spring time, your garlic plants will start growing early and strong which will make nice large bulbs of garlic that can be harvested in July or so depending upon where you are located.
Even when not in bloom, the clumping mounded foliage is beautiful. Himba leaves are fleshier and wider than other Society Garlic varieties. Their flower stalks are also wider-spreading.
This is a bold variety to add spicy edible and visual interest to your landscape. It's also quite versatile in garden design application.
People are really enjoying Edible Landscaping these days. This is a long-term garden trend that everyone should be taking a look at. Why not add edible plants to support the nutritional needs of your circle of loved ones?
Adding edible ornamentals like Himba Society Garlic just makes sense. They look great, and add a big boost of flavor to your life.
And as the old saying goes, Society Garlic gives you that complexity of flavor you crave in your food. But, this native of South Africa doesn't give you bad breath!
Order Himba Society Garlic from our expert growers today! You'll appreciate the yummy flavor, great looks and nicely behaved nature of these pretty little plants.
How to Use Himba Society Garlic in the Landscape
These wonderful grassy evergreen perennials can be used equally as well in colorful Children's Gardens or in sophisticated formal designs. Their mounded shape, everlasting color and airy flowers become an important detail at ground level.
Use a row of them as a low hedge along your vegetable garden. Or create a charming display with several in high-end decorative pots near your outdoor barbeque.
It can become a perfect groundcover or mass planting in a sunny site. Plant 12 inches apart on center, measuring from the center of one to the center of the next. Put the root side down and pointed side up into the loosened soil and cover with an inch or two of soil and water in well.
With Himba, you might notice a mild garlic scent as you brush past the leaves. Allow a bit of leeway for foot traffic by placing it two feet away from the edge of paths and sidewalks.
Enjoy coming up with creative ways to use them. They add a witty sensibility to the landscape. Include Himba and other special varieties of Society Garlics to layer in a lot of interest in a small space.
Live in cold winter zones? Use them as a noteworthy season container plant. They make amazing "Fillers" in mixed arrangements, or look great as a single species planting.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Don't let the delicate looks fool you. Once established in your soil, Himba is a tough little plant. Give it full sun for best results with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day.
Having said that, Himba will also live in partial shade settings. Container grown plants will do best with full sun.
It's able to tolerate low water conditions, but you'll get more flowers with regular amounts of moderate water.
Prune off spent flower stalks down to the ground, leaving the green and healthy leaves. Clip back yellowing leaves to the base of the crown, as needed.
These rugged plants will thrive in the right setting. Once established, you'll enjoy many months of beautiful light purple flower clusters. Add Himba Society Garlic to your landscape this season!
