What could be more wonderful than strolling through a flower garden full of scent and fragrance?
Here are some top perennial picks for a pleasing fragrant filled garden.
#1.
Border Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)
Zone 5-9.
These dianthus plants are also called clove pinks sometimes because of the deliciously clove scented flowers it produces.
It is a great dianthus choice for containers and fragrance garden edgings because of the compact 1-2 height.
Dianthus also has fine cut, silvery-green foliage that combines well with other plants.
#2.
Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)
Zones 3-9.
Hyssop is a 2 tall shrub-like plant with dark green, thin leaves.
Hyssop is an herbaceous perennial but the aromatic stems are semi-woody giving it a shrub like growth habit.
Use hyssop plants as small, compact shrubs in a fragrance garden, container planting or mixed foundation border.
This herb has been revered throughout history for its precious oils and is grown in Biblical themed gardens.
Hyssop prefers well-drained soil and regular watering until the plants are well-established when it becomes fairly drought tolerant.
#3.
Peony (Paeonia lactiflora)
Zones 3-8.
As withroses,peoniesvary in flower fragrance from variety to variety.
Peonies grow about 3 tall and wide and produce beautiful flowers in red, pink and white shades.
#4.
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)
Zone 4-9.
A fragrant perennial that attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds to your garden.
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#5.
Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)
Zone 4-8.
Typical growth is 2-3 tall and wide with a full, rounded growth habit.
