Seeds for Fragrant Plants
We provide this list of plants for those of you who have requested that we separate our more fragrant plants from our many different lists. We have chosen some of our favorite fragrant plants and listed them below.
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Buttonbush is naturally found in wet areas that are usually too wet for other perennial species to establish and thrive, but will grow just about anywhere you plant it, including upland sites, but not in really dry soil. An herbal answer to aspirin that will not upset the stomach. An infusion made by steeping two teaspoons of dried leaves in a cup of water for 15 minutes can relieve discomfort due to fever, respiratory problems and arthritis. This infusion should not be given to children. The plant has very fragrant leaves that make a delicious herbal tea that is good for headaches. A hardy perennial that grows 4-6 feet tall. Best suited for zones 3-8.
Lemon Mint, also known as Lemon Bee Balm or Purple Horsemint, is one of the most striking and useful members of the Monarda family. This beautiful annual wildflower produces unique tiers of lavender-purple flower bracts topped with clusters of nectar-rich blooms that create an eye-catching display from summer through fall. The aromatic foliage releases a delightful citrus fragrance when brushed or crushed, making Lemon Mint a favorite for herb gardens, pollinator plantings, cottage gardens, and patio containers. The combination of colorful flowers and lemon-scented leaves provides months of beauty, fragrance, and wildlife activity. Few plants can rival Lemon Mint's ability to attract pollinators. The blossoms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects, making it an outstanding choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. During peak bloom, plants often become a focal point of pollinator activity. Native to the central and southern United States, Lemon Mint is heat tolerant, drought resistant once established, and well adapted to a wide range of growing conditions. Its upright growth habit and colorful flower spikes make it equally impressive in containers, borders, meadow plantings, and naturalized landscapes. Lemon Mint is typically grown as an annual in all USDA Zones, although it readily reseeds in favorable conditions. Combining beautiful purple blooms, fragrant lemon-scented foliage, exceptional pollinator value, and outstanding heat tolerance, Lemon Mint is one of the finest wildflowers for creating a colorful, wildlife-friendly garden. Whether planted in containers, borders, or meadow-style plantings, it delivers months of beauty and activity throughout the growing season. Contact Us | Privacy Policy | About Us
This is the tea produced commercially around the world. The tender, young leaves are used in the process of tea production.
Can be grown in tubs inside, or in cool greenhouses, outdoors in warm climates. Prefers moist, well drained, humus rich,
slightly acidic ( 5.5-6.5 )soil. We recommend maintaining a 2-3 inch deep mulch of shredded bark or leaves around base of plant.
Hardy to zone 8, can be grown in zone 7 with protection. To make green tea, pick only the top 3 leaves from new growing tips, spread and dry in the shade for 6-8
hours, then in an open pot, heat ( simmer ) the leaves, stirring frequently for about an hour.
Click here for an informative site on growing and making your own tea.
For black tea, you must ferment the leaves. USDA Zones 8 to 11.
The Chocolate Flower plant starts out small, but each spring the crown grows larger and the plant can eventually spread to about 24 inches across. Chocolate Daisies have a rather airy growth, and they make a nice informal edging plant. Berlandiera is most impressive and most fragrant when planted in groups. Chocolate Flowers are night time bloomers, and their cocoa scent is strongest in the morning hours.
For zones 4-10, grows about 12-18" tall.
Start seeds directly outdoors once frost danger has passed. Prepare a seedbed by loosening the soil to a depth of about 8 inches and removing all weeds. Lightly cover the seeds with soil and keep the flower seeds moist until germination occurs. Thin the seedlings to about 18 inches apart when they are several inches in height. Care of the plant includes removing spent flowers to encourage continued blooming, and cutting the entire plant back in the fall after blooming is finished.
Honeywort produce beautiful plants with purple-blue flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers have a unique shape and texture, with a tubular structure that flares out into five petals. One of the most striking features of honeywort's flowers is the color. The purple-blue hue is rich and vibrant and can vary in intensity depending on the light and growing conditions. The color is also enhanced by the glossy surface of the petals, which reflects light and creates a luminous effect.
With its sweet fragrance, Sweet Alyssum attracts bees, butterflies and many other beneficial insects such as lady bugs. 
"High Scent" is no exaggeration - these are the sweet peas to grow for their intense perfume. Try them on a trellis or as a screen to break up garden spaces. It's easiest just to direct sow the seeds in early spring and erect a trellis or support once the seedlings are 6" tall. Keep the vines clear of spent flowers to prolong the bloom period.
his species is primarily clump-forming and does not spread aggressively as do some of the other goldenrod species and hybrids.
Interesting goldenrod for native plant gardens. Also appropriate for borders, cottage gardens or butterfly gardens. May be grown in herb gardens.
Grows 2-4 feet tall, hardy for zones 4-9.
Flowers are greenish-white and purple, huge, up to 4-6 inches in diameter. The sepals are greenish-white, heavily speckled with purple spots inside, green outside. The petals are green white and heavily spotted with purple. The crown consists of four rows of filaments, white with purple stripes. The flowers are pendulous and very fragrant.
The fruits are oval or spherical, about 2 inches long and 2-3 inches wide. They are greenish yellow to light orange and the external shell is extremely hard. They are edible and taste of grapes.
The name maliformis name means "apple-shaped".
Vines are self-fertile, and should be grown on fences or trellises.
Also known as evening stock plants, night scented stock is an old-fashioned annual that reaches its peak fragrance at twilight. The flowers have a blowy elegance in faded pastel hues and make excellent cut flowers. Grows18" tall.
Dense, showy spikes of scented, large, double flowers closely spaced on the single stems. Produces approximately 50% double-flowering plants. Grows 24 to 36" tall.
Also known as Champa, Yellow Champa, Golden Campa or Fragrant Champa is highly revered by the followers of Hinduism and Buddhism. They use Michelia flowers during religious ceremonies. Tibetans believe that the Buddha of the next era will find enlightenment under the flower canopy of the champaca tree.
Michelia has several ornamental, commercial and medicinal uses too. For gardeners, it is an excellent choice as a houseplant or as companion plant in landscapes. Commercially, the timber of Michelia is used for almost anything from cabinet-making to firewood and flowers are grown to sell at cut flower shops. The extract from the flowers of Michelia Alba is used in preparation of the famous 'Joy' perfume. Medicinally, the tree has wide applications; the bark is used to prepare tonic, the oil extracted from flowers is used to cure toughs and rheumatism, and for relieving eye troubles and gout.
Michelias are easy to grow and maintain. They love a lot of light and warmth but filtered sunlight. The best location for Michelia is the place where it receives direct and ample sunlight in early morning but partial light for the rest of the day. Suitable for containers, Michelias has shallow and brittle root system. It likes moderate watering in acidic and well-drained soil. As a general rule, water lavishly when the plant is young to allow it to develop good root system. Water mature trees moderately and feed with a general purpose fertilizer during spring. Prune in winter when plant goes dormant.
Outdoors in zone 10 or higher, Michelia can gain a height of 75 feet or more in suitable conditions. The tree bears large leaves that resemble the leaves of Mango tree. The tree booms from May to October and produces abundance of star-shaped flowers that fill the entire surrounding with mesmerizing scent. Flowers are usually golden-yellow, golden-orange and creamy-white.
It is believed to relieve high blood pressure and normalize sebum secretion for skin problems, and is considered to be an aphrodisiac. The oil from ylang-ylang is widely used in perfumery for oriental- or floral-themed perfumes (such as Chanel No. 5). Ylang-ylang blends well with most floral, fruit and wood scents.
In Indonesia, ylang-ylang flowers are spread on the bed of newlywed couples. In the Philippines, its flowers, together with the flowers of the sampaguita, are strung into a necklace (lei) and worn by women and used to adorn religious images. Will flower in a container. Great tropical flowering tree! Zone 10 and higher outside or grow as a patio plant in cooler zones.
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine. The flowers are commonly harvested and sold as a food crop in local markets in Thailand. It is cultivated as a green manure and shade plant, and is also often grown as a hedge and an ornamental.
Bring in a vase full of flowers to for their delightful fragrance. Grow as a tub plant in cooler zones or as an annual. If growing as an annual, start seeds inside in winter for flowers the following season.
Zone 9-10 outside.
Miss Aroma is famous for its "heavenly" clove-like fragrance—a spicy, warm, and sweet aroma that has made carnations a staple in fine perfumery for centuries. Unlike taller, lanky varieties, Miss Aroma stays low to the ground, concentrating its energy into dense clusters of ruffled, double blooms.
Why Miss Aroma is a Garden Essential:
A Fragrant Sensation: Just a few pots of these in bloom can fill an entire patio or walkway with an exquisite scent.
Compact & Versatile: Growing only 8 inches tall, it is the perfect "spiller" or "filler" for pots, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
A Palette of Pastels: The mix features a sophisticated range of colours, including soft pink, salmon, lavender, white, and even striking bicolours.
Pollinator Friendly: It’s a magnet for bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds, turning your garden into a buzzing sanctuary.
Resilient Beauty: It is a hardy perennial (down to zone 4) that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Don't have a massive backyard? No problem. Miss Aroma is specifically bred for the urban gardener. It thrives in containers, meaning you can place this "fragrance powerhouse" exactly where you’ll enjoy it most—on your bistro table, by your front door, or along a garden path.
Transform your garden into a boutique perfumery with Miss Aroma.
Fragrant, fringed double and semi-double blooms in a range of pinks, reds and white, are wonderful reminders of old-fashioned English "cottage pinks or grass pinks". Cottage Pinks establish easily from seeds, and they work well for edging, in the front of the border, used as a ground cover plant, for rock gardens and to interplant in rock walls. Does very well in pots and baskets. Grows about 12 inches tall.
It does make an excellent ground cover plant due to its low-growing nature and spreading habit. Historically, the herb seeds were grown for an aromatic plant that was used as an air freshener and placed in linen closets.
Plants are also natural insect repellents and gardeners often grow them around ornamentals like roses to keep the pests away. As a medicinal herb, Sweet Woodruff was used to treat numerous ailments and was often used for the treatment of wounds.
Plants emit a strong odor of freshly mown hay when
foliage is crushed or cut. Aromatic intensity of the foliage
increases when dried, thus dried leaves are popularly used in
sachets or potpourris.
Plants have also been used commercially in perfumes. Leaves are sometimes used to flavor teas and cold fruit drinks. Leaves are also used to make May wine, a punch made from white wine flavored with woodruff, orange and pineapple. Woodruff comes from Old English meaning wood that unravels, in probable reference to the creeping rootstock of the plant. Formerly known as Asperula odorata. Cannot ship
to CN, MA, NY, PA, VT
Sweet Woodruff seeds germinate best after a period of cold temperatures. Some gardeners will dampen peat moss, mix the herb seeds into the peat moss and then place the peat moss/seed mixture in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 weeks before sowing. Others will sow the herb seeds in a starter tray, water, seal the tray, and place it in the refrigerator. Finally, the last method of sowing would be to directly sow the Sweet Woodruff seeds outdoors in a prepared seedbed in late winter or first of spring while frosts are still expected.
Perfume Deep Purple flowers are shaped like stars. The stars shine at night and this is when Perfume Deep Purple begins its performance. The unique quality is the strong fragrance which scents the air in the evening. The fragrance is not wasted during the day when many people are working. The nightly release of the perfume will entice gardeners to relax and linger in their gardens. Consider Perfume Deep Purple as natural aromatherapy. The rich, lavish deep purple flower color is another unique trait, distinct from other nicotianas. Perfume Deep Purple is easily grown from seed, young green bedding plants or flowering pot plants. Nicotiana, named for Jean Nicot, who introduced tobacco to the French Court, needs a sunny location and is perfectly adaptable to container culture.
Perfume Deep Purple does not require pinching, pruning or deadheading to maintain a crown of starry blooms all summer. Quite heat tolerant, plants need minimal maintenance. Only water and fertile soil are needed for Perfume Deep Purple to bloom profusely all summer. Grow stars in your garden this summer – plant Perfume Deep Purple. Grows only 16-20 inches tall. Annual.
With the setting sun the 'night phlox' opens up tilling the garden, patio or conservatory with a delicious and powerful fragrance that gives the air, particularly on a warm evening, a tropical aroma. Easy to grow, sow this Zaluzianskya a little in many places, where you walk or sit in the garden. A wonderful annual ( perennial in very warm zones) plant growing about 12-20" tall and blooming in 12 weeks from seed.
Sow Limnanthes Douglasii seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed in spring after danger of frost has passed. Meadowfoam seed should be pressed into the soil and very lightly covered with soil. When large enough to handle, thin the seedlings.
A single plant produces myriad 1- to 2-inch trumpet-shaped blooms in all combinations of raspberry, lemon-yellow, orange-golden, and frosty-white. Grows from 12 to 36 inches tall.
From midsummer until frost, butterfly bush earns its name as hordes of winged beauties flit from flower to flower in search of nectar.
Fragrant, shades of pink, purple, white, first year flowers in summer, the cornerstone of a butterfly garden. Perennial to zone 5. Grows about 4 feet tall.
The pink flowers have a delightful honey fragrance. Excellent container plant for use as a fragrant houseplant, and does well outside in almost all soils, drought tolerant.
Perennial. Hardy outside to zone 3.
Sweet Everlasting’s fruit has a tuff of light brown hairs that will allow it to be carried off by the wind. The plant also gives off a wonderful maple syrup smell, making it a nice addition to any garden.
This plant is attractive to the Painted Lady Butterfly and the leaves are aromatic when crushed, making a nice potpourri component.
Holy Basil plants are extremely important in the Hindu religion. In the Hindu religion the herb plants, called Tulsi, are worshiped morning and evening. As a medicinal herb, Tulsi Holy Basil is used to fight fevers associated with malaria, dengue fever, colds and flu by making a tea from the leaves. The Holy Basil teas also soothe sore throats, coughs, and respiratory ailments. Holy Basil is considered to be an adaptogen and helps protect the body against stress.
It has a unique flavor profile that combines the warmth of cinnamon with the familiar herbal taste of basil.
Incorporate fresh leaves into salads, pestos, and vinegars, or use them to flavor teas, baked goods like cookies and pies, and jams. It can also be added to meats, pastas, and as a garnish for cocktails or desserts.
Thomas Jefferson grew snapdragon plant seeds in his famous experimental garden, the first American to document their growth. In addition to being decorative in the garden, snapdragon blossoms are edible and can be used as a garnish for elegant desserts.
Annual.
It grows between 4 and 7 feet tall outside, but will grow much smaller in containers inside, and exudes a spicy fragrance from its brown flowers, particularly in the evening. The fragrance of a mature plant will fill your home. The leaves are a dark, rich green and are fragrant when they are crushed.
The bark of the plant can be used as cinnamon substitute.
Hardy for zones 5-9.
These delightful compact, bushy and easy to raise plants with a glorious fragrance which are ideal for bedding or for growing in drifts in the border. The large, showy richly fragrant flower spikes will really stand out in any flower garden.
Ten-week Stocks can be sown early in spring to give a good summer flower display, or can be treated as biennials. The extra trouble of overwintering the plants is compensated by the showy spring floral display.
If seed is sown in succession, they will provide continuous flowering over spring and summer. Stocks also make magnificent winter flowering pot plants for the cold greenhouse.
Eminently suitable for cutting, a fragrant bed of stocks in the garden makes spring and early summer delightful. There is very little to match stocks for their fragrance, flower displays and ease of growing. Blooms in ten weeks from starting. Grows about 12" tall.
These delightful compact, bushy and easy to raise plants with a glorious fragrance which are ideal for bedding or for growing in drifts in the border. The large, showy richly fragrant flower spikes will really stand out in any flower garden.
Ten-week Stocks can be sown early in spring to give a good summer flower display, or can be treated as biennials. The extra trouble of overwintering the plants is compensated by the showy spring floral display.
If seed is sown in succession, they will provide continuous flowering over spring and summer. Stocks also make magnificent winter flowering pot plants for the cold greenhouse.
Eminently suitable for cutting, a fragrant bed of stocks in the garden makes spring and early summer delightful. There is very little to match stocks for their fragrance, flower displays and ease of growing. Blooms in ten weeks from starting. Grows about 12" tall.
Butterflies and hummingbirds find this plant hard to resist! The abundant flowers are presented atop very well-branched stems lined with small, aromatic, grey-green leaves. The plants are very uniform and compact with a terrific upright habit.
This plant is perfect for growing in rock gardens, flower borders, cottage gardens, herb gardens, butterfly gardens, and large containers.
Pink Pop is a very tidy Agastache, staying in a rounded 18 inch mound. It has tall soft pink spikes that are very attractive to hummingbirds. It will bloom June-Oct with deadheading. The foliage has a spicy scent and the flowers are also spicy flavored, making them useful as garnish in salads.
It needs good drainage and prefers full sun, although will do well in hot areas with a bit of afternoon shade. This variety is seed grown, so dead heading early will assure that the plant doesn't self sow. It is a vigorous rebloomer if deadheaded.
Long flowering pink spikes, flowers summer first year, well branched, fragrant ( delightful old time flower garden fragrance ), for pot or garden. Flowers in 12 weeks. Grows about 14" tall. Good cutflower and potpourri plant. Perennial plant hardy to zone 6.
An excellent shade tree with acacia type foliage that will mature at about 50 feet tall and 25 feet wide. Normally has thorny stickers. The fragrant flowers can be smelled for hundreds of feet in spring. This is a tree that grows well in poor soil and can be an aggressive grower in good soil, so probably best suited for areas you want to dress up or hide, and do not mind the suckering growth.
The bruised foliage mixed with sugar will attract and kill flies, a useful attribute.
Cannot ship to New York state. Grows well in zones 3-9.
With proper training and pruning in the nursery and in the landscape, a more uniform crown will develop. The dark green, delicate, feathery leaflets provide a softening effect for the tree's large size and create a welcoming, dappled shade. From May through September, the entire tree's canopy is smothered with a yellow blanket of flowers, appearing in showy, terminal panicles and exuding a delicious, grape-like perfume. These flower clusters are followed by four-inch-long seed pods which ripen to a brilliant, coppery red.
Medicinal uses: bark for dysentry, tooth powder, eye lotion, embrocation for pains and sores; the bark gives a dye of a yellow color. Can be used as a shade or specimen tree.
USDA hardiness zone 10b. It is a fast-growing tree. Temperatures in the high 20's cause the leaves to drop but these are quickly replaced. Young trees flower in 2-3 years from seed.
Does well in the shade or full sun, making it a useful lawn shrub.
The leathery leaves are glossy on the top with undersides that are lighter and have a dull surface. These very ornamental leaves reach a length of from 1 to 5 inches and up to 1 inch wide.
However, our favorite feature is the waxy white flowers that add a delightful fragrance to the spring garden. Japanese mockorange is named so because the scent put forth by its blossoms is similar to that of the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis). The small flowers are about a half inch in diameter and are held in clusters at the branch tips. They are pure white when they emerge from the bud and slowly age to a mellow creamy yellow. They appear in late spring and last for several weeks.
Native to China and Japan, it is used as an ornamental in milder climates throughout the world. In the USA, it is a popular landscape item in Florida, along the Gulf Coast and throughout the Pacific Northwest as well as a patio plant in cooler climates.
Hardy for Zones 8-10.
A good choice for screens and informal hedges. It can also be closely sheared to create formal hedges and will also grow well in containers. The beautiful evergreen foliage and ability to produce its fragrant flowers indoors make this a desirable greenhouse plant.
The fragrant flower heads mature into round fruits each containing hundreds of nutlike seeds that are eaten by waterfowl and other birds such as quail. Many birds use this deciduous shrub as a nesting site.
It is a tremendous source of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators and should be grown close to gardens when possible to help with pollination.
If you have a spot that has standing water during parts of the year, this is the plant to make that spot beautiful!
It makes wonderful cover to protect ducks from predators, crappie absolutely love to spawn under them, bees utilize the flowers to make excellent honey, deer love the new growth, and the list goes on.
Thanks to its super fast growing root system, buttonbush is great to use as an erosion control and water quality tool, such as in stream bank stabilization and mitigation projects.
Aside from the many wildlife and environmental benefits, buttonbush provides a long lasting, unique bloom display, and the glossy leaves show streaks and splotches of blood red color before dropping in the fall.
Zones 6-10.
This half hardy annual is easily grown as a pot plant or can be grown in the garden. Grows 16 inches tall, with blooms most of the season. Multi-seed pellets, each pellet contains several seeds, for easy sowing.
While other flowers rely on looks alone, the Harmony Mix dominates the senses. Its signature clove-scented perfume is most potent in the cool of the evening, turning your backyard or balcony into a luxury retreat.
Why Harmony Mix Stands Out:
The Professional’s Choice: Bred for a high percentage of double blooms, giving you those thick, lush flower spikes that look like they came straight from a high-end flower shop.
Early & Elegant: This is a "cool-season" superstar. It thrives in the crisp air of early spring and autumn when other plants are still waking up or fading away.
Uniform & Compact: Reaching about 10–12 inches, the Harmony series is perfectly balanced—sturdy enough to stand tall in garden beds but compact enough to overflow beautifully in patio containers.
A Pastel Dream: A stunning blend of soft whites, creamy yellows, romantic pinks, and deep royal purples that look like a watercolor painting come to life.
Perfect for "Cut and Come Again". Harmony Mix is a favorite for home bouquets. Just a few stems in a vase will fill an entire room with fragrance for days. Plus, the more you cut them, the more the plant is encouraged to keep those blooms coming.
Don’t just plant a garden, plant a fragrance destination.
While most plants focus purely on the flower, Sweetest Silver is a double-threat. Its foliage is a dense, velvety cushion of metallic blue-silver needles that stays stunning even when the plant isn't in bloom. It provides that high-end, structured look that professional landscapers crave.
Why Sweetest Silver is a Must-Have:
The "Sweetest" Scent: Living up to its name, this variety produces a profusion of delicate, fringed blossoms that emit a powerful honey-and-clove fragrance. It’s the kind of scent that drifts through an open window on a summer breeze.
Luminous Low-Grower: Topping out at just 6–8 inches, it is the perfect "front-of-border" plant. It tucks beautifully into rock gardens, stone walls, or between pavers where its silver leaves catch the light at dusk.
Tough as Nails: Don't let the delicate look fool you. This Dianthus is drought-tolerant, heat-resistant, and incredibly hardy. Once established, it creates a weed-suppressing mat that requires almost zero maintenance.
Year-Round Interest: In many climates, the striking silver foliage remains evergreen, providing much-needed colour and texture during the drab winter months.
Whether you’re filling gaps in a perennial bed or looking for the perfect "spiller" for a sophisticated container display, Sweetest Silver adds a touch of elegance that green-leaved plants simply can't match. It’s the "jewelry" your garden has been missing.
Give your garden a silver lining that smells as good as it looks.
Tea olive is a large upright shrub that can reach 20 ft (6.1 m) tall and 6-8 ft (1.8-2.4 m) wide, but is usually seen in landscapes at 6-10 ft (1.8-3.1 m) high. The opposite leaves are a dark, shiny green and the edges may be finely toothed or smooth with both types present on the same individual. As the plant matures, most of the foliage is held at the outermost ends of the stems, but the plant retains a handsome appearance despite the legginess. In autumn, winter and early spring white flowers cover the shrub. It also blooms sporadically throughout the summer.
Individually the blossoms are small and inconspicuous, but the fragrance is powerful and exquisite.
Tea olive is rather slow growing and is usually quite long lived.
Tea olive prefers reasonably good soil, but is adaptable except in the poorest, sandy soil. May be pruned to maintain size and encourage branching, but thrives equally well with neglect. Tea olives are sometimes attacked by scale insects, but usually only when growing conditions are poor.
Light: Sun to partial shade; morning sun with afternoon shade, or high, shifting shade is ideal.
Plant tea olives where their lovely fragrance can be enjoyed! Situate a tea olive wherever there is foot traffic near windows or doors and in outdoor sitting areas. Incorporate tea olive into foundation plantings at the corners or use as an accent between windows. A row of tea olive makes a very attractive hedge or screen. In areas where it is tender, grow tea olive as a container specimen so it can be protected indoors in winter.
USDA Zones 8 to 10.
This close relative of the morning glory has similar heart shaped leaves that are a rich green and 4-8 inches long. They provide a beautiful backdrop for the spectacular moonflowers.
This vine also known as the evening glory as its buds open in late afternoon and last only until morning's light transforms them into a limp shriveled mass.
Moonflower makes up for the brief lifespans of individual flowers by producing quantities of the big blossoms throughout the summer. These are held on a stem that bears several buds simultaneously, not all of which bloom the same night. The long 4 inch buds are also very attractive especially in the hours just before the flower opens.
And what a fabulous flower the moon vine produces! They are fluted funnels sculpted in purest alabaster white. About the diameter of a saucer measuring 5-6 inches across.
As if the moonflower was not already enchanting enough, it also has a delightful fragrance to complement its beauty and perfume warm summer nights.
The Gold Standard of Floral Scent: Perfume Acacia is famous for its "Cassie" fragrance—a deep, violet-like scent with warm, honeyed undertones. In early spring, the plant erupts in thousands of golden, puffball blooms that are so fragrant a single tree can perfume an entire city block.
Why Perfume Acacia Belongs in Your Landscape: The Perfumer’s Secret: The flowers are the primary source of Cassie Absolute, used in the world’s most expensive luxury perfumes. Now, you can have that same high-end scent for free in your own backyard.
Architectural Beauty: Beyond the scent, it is a stunning structural plant with delicate, feathery foliage and a picturesque, zig-zagging branch pattern that looks like a piece of living art.
Extreme Resilience: This is a true "survivor" plant. It is drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and thrives in poor soil. Once established, it requires almost no supplemental water, making it perfect for water-wise or xeriscape gardens.
A Wildlife Sanctuary: The bright yellow blooms are a vital early-season nectar source for bees and butterflies, while the dense, thorny branches provide excellent nesting sites for songbirds.
Versatility Meets Elegance: Whether you grow it as a multi-stemmed large shrub to create a fragrant privacy screen or prune it into a small, elegant specimen tree, Perfume Acacia brings a Mediterranean, sun-drenched vibe to any space. It’s the ultimate choice for gardeners who want high-impact beauty with low-impact maintenance.
Don’t just plant a tree—plant a legendary fragrance.
Acacia farnesiana (Sweet Acacia) is hardy in USDA Zones 8–11, thriving in hot, arid climates. It is highly heat- and drought-tolerant, suited for full sun and well-drained, poor soils. While it tolerates light frost (down to
15-20 degrees, it can suffer damage from hard, prolonged freezes.
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Described as a combination of lemon and basil, this plant is most often used in herbal teas and stir-fry. Grows about 12 to 16 inches tall and is an excellent container plant.
This Basil grows 18 to 24 inches high and 12 to 15 inches wide. The dark green, shiny leaves grow up to 3 inches long. Pick the extra large leaves and use them fresh or dried in tomato dishes, pasta sauces, vegetables and soups. Basil is at its most flavorful when fresh. The best time to harvest is just as the plant starts to set flower buds, well before flowers bloom. Harvest leaves continually to encourage new growth. Pinch out growing tips to encourage bushier plants and to delay flowering.
This is a tall ferny green plant that grows to over seven feet high and four feet wide in one year! Excellent for back borders or any area that you want to give a tropical look and feel. Sweet Annie has thick strong woody stems and branches out like a shrub. The flowers are tiny and olive green and can't really be seen unless you look hard. However sweet Annie is grown for it's foliage and mostly for it's lovely aromatic scent which can fill the whole garden when the breeze rustles it branches. It has been used for centuries in it's dried form in wreaths and other aroma projects.
Sweet Annie is one of the best natural air fresheners around. Have a aroma you want to get rid of? Just wave a spring of Sweet Annie in the air and it freshens the whole area with a sweet appealing smell illuminating anything else. Don't use air fresheners with unknown chemical ingredients use a natural herb to do the work for you. The plant dries very well and the will last for years all you have to do is gently move a piece and the aroma bursts forth. It is excellent for use in wreaths and other aroma projects.
Germination is about 50 percent, normal for this variety. 
Considered to be among the easiest and hardiest of houseplants, coffee plant is great for both experienced and beginner gardeners. Not only is coffee plant care easy, but the plant itself is lovely and makes a wonderful addition to the home. Coffee plants prefer bright, but indirect, light. This means that they should be placed near a window but not directly in the window itself. They also cannot take temperatures below freezing and will not do well in temperatures that stay consistently below 65 degrees. Keep them away from drafts in the winter. When growing coffee plants, the soil needs to stay moist, but not soaking wet.
Also, make sure that both the soil and the pot your coffee plant is growing in has good drainage. The humidity around the plant will need to stay high as well. Setting your coffee plant on a water-filled pebble tray will help with humidity. Like many houseplants, a coffee plant will need less water in the winter than in the summer.
Plant coffee plants in a rich, peat-based potting soil with excellent drainage. Coffee plants prefer acidic soil, so if your plant is not thriving add organic matter such as sphagnum peat moss to increase soil pH. Coffee plants can grow in soil with a pH range of 4 to 7 but the ideal pH range is closer to 6 to 6.5.
Very sweet fragrant flowers have fringed petals of red, pink, purple or violet. Vase life of 7-10 days. Will bloom in as little as 70 days from seeds.
A perennial for zones 3-8.
Plant near sidewalks or entryways where the lovely aroma can be enjoyed. Compact, uniform, floriferous, intense deep blue spikes. Grows 14" tall, hardy to zone 4.
Most lavenders make you wait, but Lavender Lady is a game-changer. It is one of the few varieties that blooms in its very first year from seed. You don't have to wait seasons for that iconic purple haze; you can enjoy it this summer.
Why Lavender Lady is a Garden Royalty:
The Purest Aroma: As an English Lavender, it carries the sweetest, most refined scent of the species—perfect for aromatherapy, lavender sachets, or culinary use in shortbreads and teas.
A Sea of Blue-Purple: It produces dense, uniform spikes of deep lavender-blue flowers that stand proudly above mounded, silvery-green foliage.
Compact & Tidy: Growing to a perfectly manageable 10–12 inches, it is ideal for low hedges, edging garden paths, or spilling over the sides of patio containers.
A "Triple Threat" Perennial: It is deer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and a magnet for pollinators. Bees and butterflies will treat your garden like a five-star resort.
Lavender Lady isn’t just for looking at. Harvest the stems to create stunning fresh bouquets, or dry them to keep your linens smelling fresh all winter long. It’s the ultimate "stress-relief" plant—simply brush against the foliage as you walk by to release a wave of calming perfume.
Why settle for ordinary greenery when you can have a first-year floral masterpiece?
Lavender herb plants are prized worldwide for the gentle and soothing therapeutic properties. Lavandula Vera is one of the richest in essential oils, meaning more fragrance power both fresh and dried. Fresh Lavender flowers can be crystalized and used in candies and cakes; dried flowers are used in potpourris and sachets; oils are used in creams and perfumes. And these are only some of the more common uses - imagination can create endless more!
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A beautiful plant with purple flowers and purple tinged leaves.
Its fragrance is used in many different ways. The plant likes
moist areas.
Peppermint thrives best in full or partial sun, in a rich, drained loam that will retain water in summer. Not enough sun and the plant gets leggy. Not enough water or nutrients, and it can become susceptible to rust or mildew. Pests shouldn't be a problem.
During the growing season, keep cutting the mint to use it fresh or dry it (if you've got the space, freezing mint is one of the best ways we've seen to retain the herb's essential oils). Mint is a perennial that should come back easily year to year, although if your winters get really cold, a layer of mulch to protect the plant is advised.
Peppermint is used commercially to flavor a wide variety of products, from mouthwash to candies, ice creams to jellies. By itself or combined with other herbs to make a tea, it can't be beat, and adding peppermint oil to baths makes for a relaxing menthol soak.
Medicinally, peppermint has been used to alleviate a wide array of different conditions, including indigestion, sore throat, colds, headache, and cramps. By mildly anesthetizing the mucous membrane, it can prevent vomiting and help to quell nausea, and taken before eating it can increase bile flow, which helps to break down fats so your body can use them more effectively. It also may provide benefits for intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome.
The "Unkillable" Gourmet Fruit Tree: Jujubes are the ultimate "plant it and forget it" fruit tree. While apples and peaches require constant spraying and pruning, the Jujube is famously tough. It is naturally pest-free, disease-resistant, and incredibly drought-tolerant. Whether you’re dealing with scorching 40°C heat or freezing -30°C winters, this tree doesn't just survive—it thrives.
Why the Chinese Jujube is a Must-Have: The Best of Both Worlds: Eat them fresh off the tree for a refreshing, sugary crunch, or let them dry on the branch to transform into "Red Dates"—a chewy, sweet delicacy that lasts for months without refrigeration.
A Nutritional Powerhouse: Ounce for ounce, a Jujube has 20 times more Vitamin C than citrus fruits and is packed with antioxidants, making it a legendary staple for boosting immunity and promoting better sleep.
Compact & Ornamental: With its glossy, emerald-green leaves and unique, zig-zagging branches, it’s a beautiful addition to any landscape. It’s also late to leaf out in the spring, making it safe from those pesky late-season frosts.
Massive Yields: Even a young tree is a heavy producer. You’ll have more than enough to share with friends, dry for snacks, or use in gourmet desserts and teas.
The Investment That Grows With You: Unlike many fruit trees that take a decade to perform, Jujubes often start producing within just a year or two of planting. Because they are so long-lived (some trees live for over 1,000 years!), you aren't just planting a tree—you’re planting a legacy.
Stop fighting your fruit trees and start enjoying them. Plant a Chinese Jujube and taste the difference of a true "super-food."
Chinese Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba) is an exceptionally hardy deciduous tree, generally rated for USDA Zones 5–10. They are known for their ability to withstand severe winter cold and intense summer heat, making them a very resilient fruit tree.
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