Kachnar trees embellish the Indian spring with orchid-like, pink, purple, and white flowers. The flowers are dainty, scented, and in clusters, adding poise to gardens and boulevards.

First, snip flowers from your own lilac bush, ask a friend, or buy them. Then, separate them from their stems, as green stems will impart too much bitterness.

Texas lilac, also known as chaste tree (Vitex), is a beautiful specimen with purple flowers that bloom in midsummer, imparting a delightful scent that wafts through gardens in zones 6-9.

Texas lilac, also known as chaste tree (Vitex), is a beautiful specimen with purple flowers that bloom in midsummer, imparting a delightful scent that wafts through gardens in zones 6-9.