Fragrant Plants Plants For Sale In Illinois

A.k.a. Fudingzhu (an incorrect spelling) which according to Ted Stephens of Nurseries Caroliniana translates to 'pearls on Buddha's head'. Osmanthus are adaptable to a wide range of soil types from sandy loams to clay but do need adequate drainage for...

A tough and reliable, long-lived, heirloom, pass-a-long perennial which produces a large tuber from which it returns to grace your garden year after year. White flowers are flecked and striped with carmine red.

Epiphyllums are one of the few true jungle Cacti where they are often found growing with the orchids and bromeliads far removed from the forest floor. Great in hanging baskets. If pollinated the flowers can mature into deliciously edible fruit.

Large, dark pink trumpets with an almost glossy appearance are borne in summer on this Angel's Trumpet. An excellent choice for large containers.

Salt tolerant, drought resistant, deer resistant, and adaptable to a variety of soil types although they do appreciate good drainage and seem to prefer a mineral soil over humus based soils.

Provide midday and afternoon shade in hot summer regions. Beautiful white leaves with green centers make this an outstanding specimen, even when not producing the large flowers that open white and fade to a peachy pink.

A very disease resistant and free-blooming antique rose producing lightly fragrant 2" cherry red blooms for 10 months of the year here in zone 8B. A great rose for hedging, landscapes, and as part of a mixed perennial border.

Hardened off plants in the ground can easily take temperatures into the single digits for short periods with no apparent damage. Banana Magnolias like similar soil conditions to those of Camellias - moist, acidic, well-drained, humus rich, and moderately...

Culebra Angel's Trumpet is not as large growing as many of its cousins and so is easily maintained as a container plant. A rare Angel's Trumpet that produces split petalled hanging white trumpets that are held among the very narrow, dark green, velvety...

A tough and reliable, long-lived, heirloom, pass-a-long perennial which produces a large tuber from which it returns to grace your garden year after year. Yellow flowers are heavily flecked and striped with carmine red.

By training them horizontally the hormones that induce flower production are spread out all along the stems, whereas on a vertical stem all of those hormones go to the tip and you will only get a few, if larger, flowers at the top.

The Grand Duke of Tuscany Sambac Jasmine is also known as Flore-Pleno and Rose Jasmine. For more a more detailed guide on growing Sambac Jasmines see our Sambac Jasmine growing guide by clicking the "More on how to grow..." link below or click here .

This may need to be done while the stems are still pliable but not when they are so tender that they will snap. How do you get the most out of your climbing roses? By training them horizontally the hormones that induce flower production are spread out...

These old garden favorites are still commonly referred to as Cape Jasmine or Cape Jessamine in many southern gardens but no matter what you call them the fragrance of a Gardenia is unforgettable.

Divide after flowering has finished and growth has paused in late summer. Summer flowering. Use a medium coarse red wood bark as a substrate for good results. The large wide, palm-like and pleated, rich green, evergreen foliage adds a pleasing look and...

Fall foliage often becomes a brilliant red. Clusters of dark pink to red buds open to highly fragrant white flowers in mid and late spring. The flowers are followed by 1/4" red fruit that ripens to black.

Gardenia flowers are, generally speaking, the most fragrant near sunset and during the early evening hours making them obvious choices for Moon Moth gardens as well as in containers.

Apparently there is a small amount of nitrates that fall with the rain which signals the plants to flower. Use rainlilies at the front of the border, as an accent plant, in rock gardens, along stepping stones and walks, or allow them to naturalize in...

Did you know that Gardenias attract hummingbird moths with their fragrant and easy to spot white to rarely yellow or orange flowers. Gardenia flowers are, generally speaking, the most fragrant near sunset and during the early evening hours making them...

Easy to grow with few if any pests or diseases. The Chinese Buttonbush is tolerant of moist to wet soils as well as light shade and partial shade but will also do quite well in full sun in average soils.

Clusters of pure-white, butterfly-like, fragrant blooms are born in summer atop the tropical foliage and sturdy lush stems. From Norman Winter, MSU Cares Horticulturist (at time of writing), see " Spice Up Landscape with Showy Gingers ".

Large clusters of purple-lavender blooms are born in spring, summer, and fall in warmer climates like S Florida. With shiny rich green foliage that smells of Garlic when crushed, the Lavender Garlic Vine seems to keep vampires and most other pests at...

A 2003 UGA Gold Medal winner! Rich dark glossy green foliage. Chinese Fringe is moderately drought tolerant once well established. Large, 4-7'', clusters of fragrant brilliant white flowers are borne in spring as the rich green new growth emerges.

Full sun is preferred for the best growth and flowering but as long as they receive 6-8 hours a day they seem to do just fine and midday or afternoon shade is often desirable in hot summer climates.

Ducher was selected as an Earthkind rose through the Texas AgriLife Extension service. With a more diminutive and refined habit than many China roses, Ducher is small enough for containers or in the garden.

* Gardenia jasminoides, (common gardenia, cape jasmine or cape jessamine) is an evergreen flowering plant of the family Rubiaceae. Jasminoides has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Did you know that Gardenias attract hummingbird moths with their fragrant and easy to spot white to rarely yellow or orange flowers. Gardenia flowers are, generally speaking, the most fragrant near sunset and during the early evening hours making them...