Orris comes from the iris plant, particularly the root. "Iris is the plant—specifically iris pallida, iris germanica, or iris ...

The plant you have is an interesting succulent called starfish flower (Stapelia gigantea), which is native to southern Africa ...

Mountain gordlinia 'Sweet Tea' is a unique hybrid that boasts large, white flowers with golden centers. The blooms emit an ...

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Jasmine ( Jasminum officinale) is a perennial vine that grows well in containers so long as you use a trellis for the stems ...

A rare corpse flower named “Chanel” has entered its brief, foul-smelling bloom at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, drawing ...

The rare, massive, and very smelly bloom will only last for a couple of days, and the Conservatory of Flowers is offering ...

After your flowers have started wilting, consider drying out the petals and placing them into sachets to bring some subtle floral fragrance to your home.

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

A better understanding of human smell is emerging as scientists interrogate its fundamental elements: the odor molecules that enter your nose and the individual neurons that translate them into ...

Want your garden to smell as good as it looks? These flowers can do the job If it’s an intoxicating perfume you’re after, there are still some flowers that will make your nose — and your ...