If you’re ready to add some fragrance to your garden, here are many great options to get you started in any area of the country. Keep in mind that bloom times may vary based on the local climate as well as micro-climates on your property.
Tips for Planting Fragrant Flowers
If you’d like to include some fragrance in your garden, follow some basic tips for getting the most from your scented flowers:
Plant them where you will be able to enjoy their fragrance most frequently—for example, alongside a path, patio, open window, or in a container you can move around easily. Plant in large clumps for the strongest impact. The scent of flowers will dissipate if they are planted in a wide-open, windy area. Spread fragrant plants throughout the yard so that different scents don’t compete with one another. Some plants are most fragrant in the evening. Plant them near your dining or entertaining areas. Look for fragrant ground covers and lawn alternatives that can be walked on. Plants with fragrant leaves are even more potent when the leaves are crushed underfoot. The fragrance of flowers will change subtly throughout the day and with variations in the weather and growing conditions. You’ll need to experiment with fragrant plants to see which grow well for you and which combinations appeal to you. Not everyone appreciates the same scents. Many insects are also attracted to scented plants. The butterflies will be welcome, but keep scented flowers away from children’s play areas and away from people who are extremely sensitive to bee stings.
41 Fragrant Flowers
Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 Late Summer/Fall Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 11 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 5/6 to 8 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 11 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 8 Spring/Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 7/8 to 10 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 5 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9 Repeat Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 10 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 7 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8 Late Summer/Fall Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 Fall Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 10 Winter Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 6 to 9 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8 Repeat Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 11 Late Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10 Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 7 to 10 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9 Repeat Bloomer: Grown as an annual Fall Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9 Spring Bloomer: Grown as an annual Spring Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zone 5 to 9 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 Summer Bloomer: USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 10
