Fragrant Garden Plants
Fill your garden with scent. These aromatic plants perfume the air from spring through fall.
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Aromatic Herbs
Various species (Lamiaceae, Apiaceae, Asteraceae families primarily)
Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Basil Genovese
Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'
Basil 'Genovese Purple Ruffles'
Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese Purple Ruffles'
Cardamom
Elettaria cardamomum
Cilantro
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
Coriander Calypso
Coriandrum sativum 'Calypso'
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
Helichrysum Lemon Queen
Helichrysum italicum 'Lemon Queen'
Lemon Basil
Ocimum × citriodorum
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Mediterranean Drought-Tolerant Plants
Various species (Rosmarinus officinalis, Lavandula angustifolia, Thymus vulgaris, etc.)
Mint
Mentha spp.
Oregano
Origanum vulgare
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosemary Golden Rain
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Golden Rain'
Rosemary Prostrata
Salvia rosmarinus 'Prostrata'
Rosemary Tuscan Blue
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Scented Geranium
Pelargonium species (various)
Scented Geranium Mint Apple
Pelargonium graveolens var. 'Mint Apple'
Scented Geranium Mint Lemon
Pelargonium graveolens × citrosum hybrids
Spanish Lavender Compact Purple
Lavandula stoechas 'Compact Purple'
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