13 Fragrant Outdoor Plants That Can be Grown Indoors

Plants are a wonderful way to bring nature indoors even during the harshest winter weather. It's even better when those plants are also deliciously fragrant. These thirteen sweet-smelling plants are some of our favorites.

For intense fragrance, grow this jasmine. It typically flowers spring through fall but tosses open blooms in winter if growing conditions provide warmth and sun. Give it a spot near a south-facing window. The perfume is similar to gardenia. Plants may be slow to bloom in the first year. Just wait — the flower show kicks into gear as plants age.

Botanical name: Jasminum azoricum

Vanilla honey describes the sweet scent of these pretty purple flowers. Plants flower year-round, and the blossoms are a sensory treat in the depth of winter. Stems tend to trail, so plan to support plants with a hoop-type stake.

Botanical name: Heliotropium arborescens ‘Marino Blue’

The fragrant leaves of spearmint release their minty scent even when they’re warmed by the sun. It’s a wonderful addition to an indoor garden — easy to grow and not plagued by pests. Give it a spot near a sunny window for the best growth. Harvest leaves as needed for tea or desserts.

Botanical name: Mentha spicata