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Choose Herbs for Fragrance

By: Karan Davis Cutler and Kathleen Fisher and Suzanne DeJohn and National Gardening Association and

Updated: 03-26-2016

From The Book: Herb Gardening For Dummies

Herb Gardening For Dummies

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The term “fragrant herbs” may be redundant, but there are fragrances and there are fragrances. Some gardeners love the scent of rosemary, for example, and others are less enthralled. Here are herbs whose leaves and/or flowers keep you olfactorily ahhhing and ohhhing.

Beebalm (Monarda didyma) foliage has a citrusy aroma.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) has a strong lemon fragrance with a hint of mint.
Catmint (Nepeta faassenii) has a minty, piney scent.
Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) has a clean and refreshing scent.
Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) smells remarkably like curry, a mix of up to 20 different herbs and spices.
Rose (Rosa spp.) scents vary, depending upon the type — look for heirloom roses or varieties touted for their fragrance.
Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) have a stronger, spicier aroma than regular chives.
Thyme (Thymus spp.) can smell like citrus, orange, caraway, or nutmeg, depending upon the variety.

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Suzanne DeJohn is an editor with the National Gardening Association.
The National Gardening Association is the leading garden-based educational nonprofit organization in the United States, providing resources at www.garden.org and www.kidsgardening.org.

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