9 Fabulously Fragrant Plants That Will Perfume Your Garden All Through Those Hazy Summer Nights
Looking every bit as beautiful as they smell, these plants are the perfect addition to any garden or patio.
Look, we all know that a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet, but what about all the other incredibly fragrant plants out there?
Yes, there are some wonderful fragrances in the plant world well worth introducing to your yard – especially ahead of the summer months, when we all want to sit out and enjoy ourselves long after the sun has dipped over the horizon.
There really is something for everyone, whether you want a vine to clamber over your pergola, a groundcover gem to banish an unsightly bare patch, an outrageously beautiful flowering tree, or something else entirely.
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Now, you could go down the rose route. Of course you could. Heck, who are we to deny you the heady intensity of Nature Hills' Fragrant Cloud Hybrid Tea Rose?
Still, there are plenty more gems to consider, from the super star jasmine to a creeping phlox with a twist.
So, which is best for you? To help you out, we've pulled together nine of our favorite fragranced plants. All you need to do is choose the one that suits your taste (and USDA Planting Zone), and get planting.
This lilac is extra special, as its fantastically fragrant, pale lavender-pink blooms come out in spring, then again in late summer to fall.
Smelling beautifully of ripe peaches, this glossy evergreen is laden with clusters of creamy, sweetly fragrant flowers over spring and summer.
Colorful cherry-colored blooms that pack a spicy perfumed punch to the nostrils? This one definitely isn't just for the bees!
We have waxed lyrical about the heady perfume of star jasmine before, but we especially love that it packs a punch even after sunset.
If you're looking for a groundcover plant with a difference, try these cheerful pink blossoms and their fabulous fragrance.
An evergreen that will live happily in tough conditions, all while looking great and producing scented flowers? Sign us up!
Butterflies and hummingbirds will flock to your yard if you plant this, and not just because it's the most fragrant honeysuckle around!
A wonderfully fragrant plant, you and local pollinators will absolutely adore the fresh, sweet-n-spicy, slightly fruity scent of these long-blooming flowers.
Love the clean scent of oranges? The double white blooms from this iconic plant will perfume your yard with exactly that.
When it comes to plants, there are so many reasons to prioritize scent every bit as much as you would aesthetics – and not just because it adds a deliciously sensory element to your yard.
Do it right, and your fragranced plant will perfume the whole garden all summer long (which is guaranteed to make al fresco dinners a delight).
It'll lure in fireflies, bats, and other beneficial garden friends, too. And, depending on what you choose, it'll cover ugly bare fences and patches of earth in no time flat. Never a bad thing.
So, yes; a rose by any other name may smell as sweet... but a plant with a completely different name entirely? You may find it smells even sweeter.
