The Fragrant Garden
Fragrant plants add another dimension to the garden. Sitting near a scented geranium and rubbing the leaves while the evening cools, walking close enough to the herb bed to brush by the lemon verbena, or bending down to smell the iris; these plants lure us into the garden and excite our senses.
Woody Plants
Buddleia (Butterfly Bush)
Hamamelis 'Arnold's Promise' (Witchhazel)
Lonicera 'Hall's' (Honeysuckle)
Magnolia
Malus (Crabapple)
Philadelphus (Mockorange)
Syringa (Lilac)
Viburnum x burkwoodii
Viburnum x carlcephalum
Viburnum x carlesii
Viburnum x judii
Viburnum x pragense
Perennials
Convollaria (Lily of the Valley)
Dianthus 'Bath's Pink'
Hemerocallis (Daylily)
Hosta
Iris
(Bearded)
Lathyrus (Sweet Pea)
Paeonia (Peony)
Phlox
Annuals
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon)
Heliotropium (Heliotrope)
Lobularia (Alyssum)
Nicotiana
Pelargonium
(Geranium)
Petunia
Viola (Pansy)
Bulbs
Hyacinthus (Hyacinth)
Lilium
Narcissus (Daffodil)
Many plants, especially herbs release fragrance from their leaves when rubbed.