I just heard of heliotropes. Any info on them would be helpful
Heliotropes
Buy plants not seed! Sniff for the best smell then buy it. The plants I started from seed are a disappointment.
Caren
Thanks. I will start looking at the different garden centers in my area.
ctindell, heliotrope has a warm vanilla-y floral scent. Very strong at night. You can look it up easily on PlantFiles for visual info. You know, you have a great place near you called DeBaggio Herbs. http://www.debaggioherbs.com/
They have three kinds of heliotrope, more scented geraniums than I knew existed, and very rare tomato and pepper plants. And tons more.
UGH!!! Now I've got to hit that place!! LOL No honestly, Zeppy thank you!!
(evil snicker...)
Yea...evil snicker..LOL For ALL of you in the Mid-Atlantic area...they're planning another plant swap...this one probably being more of a social event then swap given the time of the year. Come on over and join us!! http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/738803/
Heliotrope can be transient in the perfume department....you can sniff it up close and smell nothing -then off you go to some other part of the garden and you catch a river of "cherry pie with vanilla custard " smell....many perfumed plants do this....depending on temp/humidity/time of day...etc ...just a little patience and you will be rewarded I am sure:)