Lily of the Valley, Convallaria majalis, has a strong, sweet scent when it flowers in mid-spring. As a ground cover, it does well in part-shade and tolerates various conditions, once established ...

Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia) blooms in the late summer, says Irish-Hanson, but it's wise to plant it during the spring. "The fragrance is sweet with a hint of spice," she adds. "Its white ...

The most fragrant spring flower is, without a doubt, the not-so-humble hyacinth. With notes of rose and jasmine, these flowers let off a powerfully sweet and slightly spicy aroma.

2. Alyssum One of the most fragrant spring flowers is the alyssum, making it a magnet for bees and hummingbirds. Alyssum come in a large variety of colors and are extremely popular for containers ...

"Their fragrance is intensely sweet and floral, often compared to orange blossoms or hyacinths," says Walsh. "They are excellent cut flowers with long stems and a delightful scent." Zones: 3 to 8 ...

Spring-flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and especially hyacinths are sweetly scented. They should have been planted last fall but if you forgot, pots of them in flower are available at ...

Spring blooms are not only beautiful, but they have a wonderful fragrance. Carrie Engle from Valley View Farms shares some of the fragrant plants recommends for this time of year.

For about two weeks every spring, my letter carrier, delivery drivers and just about everyone else who walks into my yard comments on the deliciously strong scent emanating from the two lilac shrubs f ...

Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the dirt on which fragrant plants are native, important because they attract and support our native insects.

The fragrant blooms open from buds that have been noticeable from the previous year. The foliage drops in mid-December to reveal both the interesting bark and the large, silvery flower buds.

This spring, consider planting fragrant plants and flowers along a garden walk or near an outdoor sitting area. The human nose has something like 10 million scent receptors.