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  ANNUALS
Introduction
Plant Selection
Hardy, Semi-hardy, Tender
Heat and Drought Tolerant
Shade Tolerant Annuals
Fragrant Annuals
Ornamental Foliage
Climbing Annuals
Hanging Baskets
Cut Flowers
Planting
Starting Plants
Maintenance
Insects Problems
Disease Problems

PERENNIALS
Introduction
Plant Selection
Plant Dimension Characteristics
Specific Site Conditions
Classification by Bloom Periods
Perennials That Attract Wildlife
Planting
Starting Plants
Care and Maintenance

BULB FLOWERS
Introduction
Plant Selection
Planting Bulbs
Purchasing Bulbs
Care & Maintenance

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES
Introduction
Plant Selection
Mature Size
Grasses for Specific Uses
Planting Ornamental Grasses
Obtaining Plants
Care & Maintenance

CONTAINER GARDENING
Introduction
Container Selection
Soil Mixes
Container Placement
Plant Selection
Plant Care


Shade tolerant annualsFragrant Annuals

Many annuals add scent to the landscape. The following annual plants provide not only the beauty of blooms, but provide pleasant fragrance for the garden. Try them in pots or beds near patios, balconies or other places you're likely to frequent.

 


 

Common Name Scientific Name Regional Adaptation
Alyssum (P) Lobularia maritime N, SW, SC, SE, HA
Carnation (annual) Dianthus caryophyllus N, SW, SC, SE, HA
Mooonflower Ipomea alba N, SW, SC, SE
Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco) Nicotiana alata N, SW, SC, SE
Pincushion Flower Scabiosa atropurpurea N, SW, SC, SE, HA
Scented Geranium Pelargonium sp. N, SW, SC, SE, HA
Sweet Pea Lathyrus oderata N, SW, SC, SE, HA
Sweet Sultan Centaurea moschata SW, SC
Verbena Verbena x hybrida SW, SC
Wallflower Cheiranthus cheiri N, SW, SC, SE, HA

Key to regional adaptation notes:
N = Northern Idaho valley locations in USDA zones 5 & 6, Moscow to Sandpoint.
SE = Southeastern Idaho valley locations in USDA zones 3 & 4 from Rexburg to Pocatello. SC = South-central Idaho Magic Valley locations in USDA zones 4 & 5, Burley and Twin Falls.
SW = Southwestern Idaho Treasure Valley locations in USDA zones 5 & 6, Boise area (also Lewiston).
HA = High altitude (>5,000 ft) areas of central, southeastern Idaho and similar locations elsewhere.



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