The genus Tulbaghia, commonly known as wild garlic or society garlic, is a charming group of flowering plants in the Alliaceae family, native primarily to southern Africa. Renowned for their ornamental appeal and distinctive garlic-like aroma, Tulbaghia species thrive in sun-drenched gardens and rocky grasslands, where they display clusters of starry, tubular flowers in hues of soft lilac, pink, or white. These resilient perennials are not only drought-tolerant and easy to cultivate but also hold traditional medicinal and culinary value in some cultures. Named in honour of Ryk Tulbagh, a former governor of the Cape Colony, this genus beautifully blends botanical elegance with practical versatility, making it a firm favourite among gardeners and plant enthusiasts alike.

Tulbaghia montana, commonly known as Drakensberg Garlic or Berg Garlic, is a South African indigenous perennial found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, extending into Lesotho. This species is found growing at altitude on the Drakensberg. During spring and summer, it produces sweetly scented greyish white, green and orange-brown flowers that attract butterflies to the garden.