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Fragrant plants for dry shade, zone 10a

8 years ago

Hello,
I'd like to plant fragrant flowers in a shady dry part of my garden underneath lemon trees. I'm in southern California zone 10a, so I prefer something that can handle some drought seasons. Do you have any suggestions? I prefer something that will stay below 5 feet. Thanks!

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Saypoint zone 6 CT
8 years ago
Might not be right for your zone but I love Hosta plantaginea. For me, it has fragrant white flowers in August. Hosta plantaginea
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