Alternate to N. inodorum
James Waddick (Mon, 10 Jan 2005 07:00:14 PST)

MArk M wrote:
If you want a "safer" plant to grow (not invasive), that also has a
powerfully sweet perfume and is easily grown, try Tulbaghia simmleri
(T. fragrans).
For years I grew it in my office, and it would bloom for weeks and
even a single
small flower can fill the room with fragrance.

I agree completely with Mark. I have T. s alba (normally a pale lilac
color) about to bloom and I almost dread the intense odor.
Overpowering in numbers, but a delight in moderation. I suppose if
you could grow it outdoors in a frost free climate, the scent would
be more pleasant. In the confines of a greenhouse it is 'gasp
inducing'.

Best Jim W.

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