Planting for Fragrance 
There is no arguing the power that fragrance has in our lives. In the plant world, fragrance is a survival mechanism. By producing a scent, a plant will attract the essential pollinators. The types of fragrances that appeal to people tend to be either sweet or spicy. The following chart contains a list of some of the many plants grown for fragrance.
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Light Key
F=Full Sun L=Light Shade H=Heavy Shade |
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Full Sun: Full sun locations allow plants to cast their own shadow for 6 or more hours a day. |
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Light Shade: Light shade locations give plants 4-6 hours of sun and will usually tolerate full sun. |
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Heavy Shade: Heavy shade locations receive little or no sun and will usually tolerate light shade. |
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Annuals
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Light
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Perennials
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Light
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Trees
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Light
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| Brugmansia | F | Arabis | F – L | Cherries | F |
| Four O'Clock | F | Bearded Iris | F – L | Crabapple | F |
| Heliotrope | F – L | Chrysanthemum | F | Kentucky Coffee | F |
| Lemon Verbena | F | Dianthus | F | Linden | F |
| Marigolds | F |
Filipendula
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Magnolia | F | |
| Nasturtiums | F |
Galium
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| Nicotiana | F | Hosta, Honeybells | L – H |
Shrubs
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| Pansies | L | Hosta, Plantaginea | L – H | Azaleas | F – L |
| Petunia | F | Hosta, Royal Standard | L – H | Buddleia | F |
| Scented Geraniums | F | Lavender | F – L | Clethra | L |
| Stock | F | Lilies of the Valley | L – H | Daphne | F – L |
| Sweet Alyssum | F | Monarda | F – L | Fothergilla | F – L |
| Sweet Peas | F | Nepeta | F | Fragrant Sumac | F – L |
| Verbena | F | Oriental Lilies | F – L | Lilacs | F |
| Peonies | F | Mockorange | F | ||
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Herbs
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Perovskia | F | Rhododendron | L | |
| Chives | F | Some Daylilies | F – L | Shrub Roses | F |
| Dill | F | Summer Phlox | F | ||
| Fennel | F | Viola | L – H |
Bulbs
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| Lemon Balm | F | Allium | F | ||
| Mint | F |
Vines
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Daffodils - many | F – L | |
| Oregano | F | Sweet Autumn Clematis | F- L | Freesia | F |
| Rosemary | F | Wisteria | F | Grape Hyacinths | F – L |
| Sage | F | Honeysuckle | F | Hyacinths | F – L |
| Thyme | F | Snowdrops | F – L | ||
| Tulips - many | F | ||||
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Last Updated: April 2012
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