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Kadupul

The Kadupul is a unique night-blooming cactus flower native to Sri Lanka. It belongs to the Epiphyllum genus and is nota...

White Fragrant Cactus Sri Lankan

9.3 Excellent

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Lotus

The lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a perennial aquatic flower valued for its beauty and symbolic significance. Originating...

Sacred Fragrant Aquatic Pink White

9.2 Excellent

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Wisteria

Wisteria is a flowering vine recognized for its spectacular displays of cascading purple blooms. Native to East Asia and...

Spring Fragrant Purple Cascading

9.1 Excellent

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Himalayan Blue Poppy

The Himalayan Blue Poppy, *Meconopsis baileyi*, is a rare perennial flower originating from alpine regions of the easter...

Blue Alpine Rare Fragrant

9.0 Excellent

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Jasmine

Jasmine, scientifically known as *Jasminum*, is a tropical flowering vine valued for its intensely fragrant blossoms. Th...

Tropical White Fragrant Vine

8.8 Great

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Plum Blossom

The plum blossom, *Prunus mume*, is a flowering tree celebrated across Asia. Its early spring blooms—often pink or white...

Asian Fragrant Tree Pink White

8.8 Great

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Frangipani

Frangipani, also known as Plumeria, is a tropical tree or shrub valued for its intensely fragrant white or yellow flower...

Tropical Fragrant Waxy Tree

8.8 Great

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Stargazer Lily

The Stargazer Lily, *Lilium 'Stargazer'*, is a hybrid lily developed in 1974. It features distinctive upward-facing flow...

Pink Bulb Fragrant Cut Flower

8.7 Great

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Lily of the Valley

Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis) is a herbaceous perennial native to the cool temperate woodlands of Europe and...

Spring Toxic Woodland Fragrant

8.6 Great

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Peony

Peonies are flowering plants in the genus Paeonia, encompassing roughly 30 species native to Asia, Europe, and Western N...

Spring Lush Fragrant Perennial

8.5 Great

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Lavender

Lavender commonly refers to aromatic flowering plants in the genus Lavandula, especially English lavender, Lavandula ang...

Mediterranean Herb Fragrant Purple

8.1 Great

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Daffodil

The daffodil (Narcissus) is a genus of bulbous perennial plants in the Amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae, native to meado...

Spring Yellow Bulb Fragrant

7.5 Good

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Russian Sage

Russian sage is the common name traditionally used for Perovskia atriplicifolia, a plant now generally treated as Salvia...

Fragrant Airy Drought Tolerant Perennial

7.2 Good

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Ginger Lily

Ginger lily is a common name for species of Hedychium, a genus of rhizomatous perennial plants in the ginger family, Zin...

Tropical White Fragrant Perennial

7.2 Good

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Dianthus

Dianthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, native mainly to Europe and Asia, with additional...

Fragrant Pink Red Fringed Perennial

7.0 Good

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Catmint

Catmint is the common name for plants in the genus Nepeta, a group of aromatic herbaceous perennials and related plants...

Fragrant Drought Tolerant Pollinator Perennial

6.5 Fair

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Carnation

The carnation is the cultivated flower species Dianthus caryophyllus, a perennial plant in the pink family, Caryophyllac...

Classic Colorful Fragrant Perennial

6.4 Fair

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Valerian

Valerian usually refers to Valeriana officinalis, a perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. It produces branc...

Medicinal Fragrant Pink White Perennial

6.2 Fair

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Pitcher Sage

Pitcher sage, or Salvia spathacea, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to coastal and inland parts of California. It...

Blue California Fragrant Native

6.0 Fair

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Soapwort

Soapwort commonly refers to Saponaria officinalis, a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. Its r...

Pink Wildflower Fragrant Perennial

5.5 Mediocre