White, Fragrant Perennials

20 years ago

Thanks to one of the posters on here--don't remember who--I signed up for the Barnes & Noble designing gardens course. Only problem is, book still hasn't arrived. Still, I'm going ahead and doing the assignments, reading the instructor's online lectures, etc.

Now, I'm supposed to compile a list of white, fragrant perennials. The idea is to use these to create a quiet, calming garden spot. Our new (to us) deck is already on it's way: there's a mature lilac (can't wait to see it's colors!), a lovely birch... Can y'all help out with suggestions for vines and other perennials that are white, fragrant, and grow well in our zone??

Thanks in advance for your ideas!

Mountainsong/aka Carolyn, newly transplanted to Jordan, NY

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Comments (8)

angelonia_anne
20 years ago
White Syringa Bush, White Lilacs, white Viburnam, white Oriental Lilies, August Lily (plantaginia hosta), honeysuckle, are the plants that immediately come to mind.
PollyNY
20 years ago
Welcome neighbor, we are about 20 or so miles away in Hannibal, and my daughter lives nearby in Lysander.

How about Phlox David, Lily of the Valley, various white iris, Cimicifuga, Daffodils, Oriental Lilies, Hostas Guacamole, plantaginea, Hyacinths, Asclepias Incarnata, Viola Odorata, Hemerocallis Vanilla Fluff. I'm not up on vines, but there's some perennials to get you started.

Polly
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magicman2u
20 years ago
Don't forget...Brugmansia and Datura or Angel trumpets! Mine open at like 7pm but Damn they smell good!
laurelin
20 years ago
How about Hemerocallis 'So Lovely,' alyssum 'Carpet of Snow,' nicotiana sylvestris, white hyacinths for spring, hosta 'Venus' or 'Aphrodite,' viola 'White Czar,' clethra alnifolia 'Sixteen Candles' (that's a small shrub, a real delight). . . . That's all I can think of right off hand. Well, Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee,' which is not fragrant or a perennial, but it's a white-flowered dwarf oakleaf shrub, with great fall foliage. And white mock orange 'Virginal.' Can you tell I like shrubs with white flowers? If you like container plants, you could grow a gardenia or a dwarf citrus tree, or a true jasmine, all for the fragrance.

Laurel
tomtuxman
20 years ago
How about plain old wild clematis? Clem virginiacus (sp?) is loaded with little white blossoms and intensely fragrant with a delightful vanilla scent.
mountainsong
Original Author
20 years ago
Thanks for all the responses! I'm not able to get online as frequently as I'd like, as I'm back to work after 6 months of medical leave... Yes, clematis is such a favorite; some "seed donors" also gave me white nigella, white hollyhocks, and foxglove. I will be looking for some datura, and am coveting a beautiful white David Austin rose... Phlox David is also on my list. Thanks for the welcome, Polly!

Carolyn in Jordan, NY
Carolyn, enjoying a little planning before I get some more seeds started...
gottagarden
20 years ago
White Easter lilies are on sale now!
von1
20 years ago
There is a plant called the gas plant that emits a wonderful lemon smell. Dictamnus is the botanical name. It comes in pink and white.