Tag Archives: Fragrant flowers

Miniature Snowflake Mockorange

June 15, 2018 Heidi Brosseau

It’s not a magnolia and it isn’t a peony. It’s a mockorange! As the name suggests the extremely fragrant scent of mockorange is reminiscent of orange blossoms. Pictured here is a selection from Bailey Nurseries called Miniature Snowflake. A wonderful plant … Continue Reading ››

Trees

Japanese Tree Lilac

May 25, 2018 Leif Knecht

"A Tough Tree for Tough Soils"

Here in southern Minnesota many homeowners have had frustrations with trying to get trees to grow well in poor quality soils especially clay soils. Japanese Tree Lilacs produce lovely white to creamy white blossoms in mid to late June, and have … Continue Reading ››

Perennials, Summer Blooming

Stargazing with Oriental Lilies

July 21, 2017 Heidi Brosseau

This time each summer, our midnight sky is streaked with the illuminant beauty of the Perseid meteor shower. Coincidentally, the aptly named Stargazer Lily also reaches its peak. Its large, extremely fragrant, fuchsia pink and white flowers come into … Continue Reading ››

Perennials

What’s Doing the Blooming? Daylilies!

July 15, 2016 Heidi Brosseau

If ever you are looking for a hardy, low maintenance, long blooming, fragrant, and versatile perennial for full sun … Continue Reading ››

Perennials

What’s Doing the Blooming? Garden Phlox

July 8, 2016 Heidi Brosseau

The large, vivid pink, neon orange, coral, purple or white flower clusters of tall garden phlox are filling sunny perennial beds and borders with a lovely sweet fragrance.

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