Fragrant Flower Seeds

Magnolias are a fragrant flower.Jupiterimages/Photos.com/Getty Images

Walking through a flower garden while enveloped in the aroma of fragrant flowers is an appealing thought to many gardeners. When growing flowers from seed, the fragrance may serve as a rewarding reminder of the hard work that went into developing the garden space. You can add a wide variety of seeds to a backyard garden to produce fragrant flowers.

Marigold

Marigolds are a fragrant summer annual known for their strong fragrance. When growing from seed, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System recommends starting with fresh hybrid seeds at the beginning of the season. If you need to store seeds between seasons, keep them in a dark, dry and cold environment away from pests. The three types of marigolds are African, French and triploild; triploid is a cross between the other two types. Marigold's colors include hues of gold, yellow, orange and red.

Verbena flowers are perennials with a long blooming season. While all produce fragrance, the Edith and Greystone Daphne are two of the stronger-smelling varieties. According to Clemson University, verbenas raised from seed don't do very well in humid and hot climates. The size of verbena plants varies from 1 to 6 feet tall depending on the type. Verbena flowers range in color from white to pink, blue, purple, red and lavender.

The fragrance of the lavender flower is found in perfumes and body products. Considered an herb, the plant produces billowy flowers with shades varying from light gray to light purple. Growing lavender from seed is a slow process; it takes six months for the lavender to reach a size appropriate for transplanting to the garden. According to North Carolina State University, English lavender is the most widely cultivated variety of the plant.

Magnolias comprise a group of close to 80 species of trees and shrubs that produce fragrant flowers. The magnolia flower's colors include pink, purple, green, yellow and white. According to the University of Florida, magnolias grown from seed take much longer to flower than plants that are asexually propagated. Seed-grown plants vary greatly in size and flower characteristics.