Rosemary is my favorite fragrant herb.
One of the often overlooked beauties of a garden landscape is the fragrance given by certain landscaping plants. Sometimes in an effort for ornamental or long-lasting flowers, we forget to think about fragrance. But a fragrant flower is somehow MORE of a flower, in my opinion.
So to that end I am writing a series of articles on Suite101 highlighting some of my favorite fragrant flowers and plants that add scent to the home garden throughout the year. Obviously I’m not touching on EVERY plant – so I’ll add to the list of fragrant flowers here.
Spring Flowers With Fragrance
Summer fragrant shrub - roses are a classic!
The article on Suite101 about Fragrant Spring Flowers talks about lilac shrubs, hyacinth bulbs, and violets for shade garden fragrance. This is just the barest beginning of scented spring flowers though. Other bulbs with fragrant flowers include some daffodils, fragrant spring irises, and many heirloom bulbs. Shrubs like wisteria also provide a rich fragrance to the home garden. Other trees with fragrant flowers include crabapples, magnolias and most fruiting trees.
Summer Flowers With Fragrance
The article on Suite101 about Fragrant Summer Flowers discusses the care and use of phlox, roses, sweet alyssum and lavender. Other herbs for a fragrance garden include thyme and scented geraniums. Perennials for a summer fragrance garden include lilies, heliotrope and shrubs like mock oranges.
Fall Flowers with Garden Fragrance
Winter Fragrance Garden Plants
What are YOUR favorite fragrance garden plants?
