Better than Potpourri

Plants for Indoor Fragrance


All of these plants will happily move outside for the summer. When you bring them back inside, remember that humidity is crucial for indoor plants, especially in Minnesota. Keep water nearby—how about an indoor birdbath? A tray of wet pebbles on the radiator works, too.

» Jasminium sambac.

Jasmine must have a sunny window to bloom.

» Passion flower vine.

Works well indoors in a hanging basket in a sunny window. Prune as needed.

» Gardenia jasminoides.

Gardenias need cool nights—60 degrees F.—sunny days, and high humidity to set buds. Give them tea to lower pH levels.

» Daphne odora.

This one is hard to find, but it’s worth it. It likes a cool spot indoors.

» Dwarf citrus.

Dwarf limes, oranges, lemons, and grapefruits need a cool and sunny window. They will revive during summer in light shade outside.

» Rosemary.

Wonderfully fragrant herb loves a sunny, 50- to 60-degree F. bay window or indoor/outdoor porch.

» Star anise.

It grows as well as ficus and has a spicy fragrance.


—Bonnie Blodgett

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