They originate from bulbs and are aromatic with a lemony scent.
Spider Lily
This perennial bulb grows a stalk-like stem with buds that provide a gentle fragrance — nothing overpowering. Its wispy, curled petals add an eye-catching texture and exotic appeal to a landscape. The fact that it's one of the most fragrant flowers is an added bonus!
In summer and fall, the spider lily produces many gorgeous white flowers that are fragrant, long-lasting, and delicate.
Lily. Lilies are known for being one of the strongest-smelling flowers around. These large, dramatic flowers come in a range of colors and are perfect for any occasion.
Toxicity. Red spider lilies are poisonous to humans and animals, and therefore are best for homes that do not have children or pets. The benefit of their toxic quality is that it discourages deer and rabbits from feasting on your garden.
Don't touch: Red spider lily bulbs are poisonous if eaten, and touching the stems or petals can cause a rash. Don't let it put you off bringing kids, though—it's a great chance to teach children not to touch.
Final Goodbyes
Throughout Asia, the red spider lily is known as the “flower of farewell.” It is often given to people who are about to embark on a long journey, as it symbolizes death and the cycle of rebirth. In other words, a final goodbye translates to the death of someone or something.
If you are looking for a pleasantly fragrant Lily in the house, you may want to try Lilium longiflorum or lilium japonicum Alexandrae. The delicate fragrance of Lilium neigherrense or the restrained scent of Lilium speciosum make them great candidates for the vase.
Jasmine. A sweet-smelling, small white-pinkish flower that grows on long trailing bracts, jasmine is a great choice for a scented bouquet at a country wedding.
Moonflower
Moonflower (Datura species) is both fragrant and exotic. Its large, white trumpet-shaped flowers unfurl at night and reflect the moon's light. And while many varieties of moonflower have an alluring lemon scent, they are poisonous and should be planted well away from areas where children and pets play.
Cleome works fairly well as a cut flower. However, the plant emits a very strong musky scent that reminds me of citronella. Some find it unpleasant. Besides its funny smell, another interesting thing about Cleome is the fact that a lot of people think its leaves look a whole lot like marijuana.
Of all the types of lilies, Oriental lilies are among the most fragrant. The heady perfume produced by the flowers is particularly strong in the evening. Oriental lilies have broader leaves than some other varieties of lilies, and the foliage and flowers are deer and rabbit resistant.
The spider lily (Hymenocallis) is native to South America. However, there is another species commonly referred to as spider lily (Crinum pedunculatum) that is native to Australia.
The smell of lilies is not necessarily toxic to dogs. Most things must be ingested or come into contact with their skin in order to cause toxicity symptoms. However, lily pollen itself can cause illness. If there are pollen particles in the air, it might settle on your pup's fur or snout where they can lick it off.
7) The Sweet Pure Lily of the Valley
Described as modest, tremulous and meek, the lily of the valley's tiny bell-like blossoms may well deserve those descriptors. But the flower's scent can only be called perfection. It is a snowflake, a spoonful of vanilla ice cream, a baby's smile – sweet and pure and irresistible.
Vanilla seems to have the most pleasing scent in the world, according to the new study. Researchers tested different smells with 235 people from a variety of backgrounds, many of them from indigeneous populations who have little contact with Western culture.
Jasmine
Whether it's the queen of the night or the poet's jasmine, they all are the most fragrant flowers in the world with a strong and sweet scent.
Lilies are categorized into three groups: the Asiatic lilies, the Longiflorum lilies, and the Oriental lilies. The fragrance-free lilies are found in the Asiatic group.
That's because of a fragrant compound called linalool--most lilies emit linalool, and often more intensely in the evening.
They are associated with final goodbyes, and legend has it that these flowers grow wherever people part ways for good. In old Buddhist writings, the red spider lily is said to guide the dead through samsara, the cycle of rebirth.
The Blue Spider Lily is a flower that does not exist in reality. However, the Red Spider Lily is an important flower in Japanese folklore, believing to guide the dead to their next reincarnation.
White and yellow chrysanthemums are widely used to say goodbye, particularly in Asia.