Perennial Plants With Fragrant Foliage

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Pineapple sage smells just like pineapple! When we think of fragrance in the garden, most often we think of fragrant flowers. However, there are many perennial plants known for their fragrant or aromatic foliage.

Perennial plants that have fragrant foliage are perfect for planting near decks, patios, pools and other outdoor living or sitting areas. Not only are they a conversation pieces that fill the air with nice aroma or are fun to touch and smell some are good for repelling insects. Aside from providing fragrance and aroma, many, such as Pineapple Sage produce flowers that are magnets to butterflies and hummingbirds.

Below you will find a listing of perennial plants that have fragrant foliage. Click on any link or thumbnail image to see an expanded Plant File that contains a detailed plant description, usage suggestions and instructions for care.

Blue Mist Shrub - Caryopteris 'Longwood Blue'
Blue Mist Shrub - Caryopteris 'Long...

Caryopteris 'Longwood Blue', Blue Mist Shrub,, is recog...
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Bog Salvia
Bog Salvia

Bog Salvia is a perennial shrub that produces an abundance of instense, sky blue...
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'Jacob Cline' Bee Balm
'Jacob Cline' Bee Balm

'Jacob Cline' Bee Balm produces large, scarlet-red, pom...
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Pineapple Sage
Pineapple Sage

Pineapple Sage produces an abundance of crimson-red flowers Summer into Fall. Th...
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Powis Castle Artemisia
Powis Castle Artemisia

Powis Castle artemisia is a low-growing, mounding peren...
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Yarrow 'Anthea'
Yarrow 'Anthea'

Anthea Yarrow produces and abundance of light yellow, flattened flower clusters ...
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