• The magnolia is just one of many fragrant flowering evergreens.japanese magnolia image by citylights from Fotolia.com
  
  Fragrant flowering evergreens are a great choice when you want to add beautiful plants to your landscape. The nice thing about evergreens is that they are green year round, and depending on the fragrant flowering evergreen that you plant, you will be able to enjoy the sweet aroma of these plants during the spring, summer and fall months. There are several different types of fragrant flowering evergreens, some of which will only grow in certain environments, while others are capable of growing in most climates.
  
  

The Beautiful Night Blooming Jasmine

• Jasmine is a lovely flowering evergreen with star-shaped petals.jasmine image by Przemyslaw Koroza from Fotolia.com
  
  The night blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) is a beautiful fragrant flowering evergreen. The fragrance that this plant emits is so sweet that it attracts butterflies. During warmer weather, the night blooming jasmine displays greenish white flower clusters in the evening, hence the name. Depending on the climate, the jasmine can bloom during the spring, summer and fall months. This fragrant evergreen can grow up to 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide, making it great for use in any landscape.
  
  The USDA Hardiness Zone for the night blooming jasmine is Zones 9 to 11. One of the reasons why this flowering evergreen is so popular is because it is so easy to plant and it requires very little maintenance to grow. Plant a night-blooming jasmine in average to moist sandy loam or clay loam. The night blooming jasmine will grow in sunny or partially shaded areas of the yard.
  
  Those who spend time in the back yard during the evening hours will really enjoy the beauty and the fragrance of this flowering evergreen.
  
  

The Elegant Gardenia

• The gardenia resembles a rose in its appearance.gardenia image by Igor Zhorov from Fotolia.com
  
  The gardenia is a fragrant flowering evergreen that has glossy, dark green oval leaves. Gardenia blooms are an elegant white pale yellow color. There are more than 200 species of the gardenia plant and most gardenias will bloom in all seasons, except winter. Depending on the species of the gardenia, they can grow to be 6 feet tall.
  
  Gardenias are hardy in Zones 9 to 10. Gardenias originated in Japan and China, so they grow much better in tropical climate. During the day time, gardenias do best with temperatures that range from 68 to 74 degrees with the night temperature around 60 degrees. Moderate humidity is also very important to ensure that the plants stay healthy. Gardenias prefer well-drained acidic soil. What is unique about these flowering evergreens is that they can be grown indoors as well as outdoors. Indoors, they do best in full sunlight, while outdoors they grow better in partial shade.
  
  In the areas that can provide the right climate for these fragrant flowering evergreens, gardenias make a beautiful addition to a landscape. Plant them by a patio or near a window, so you can enjoy the sweet fragrance that the gardenia emits.
  
  

The Attractive Yellow Anise

• The Anise shrub is salt tolerant and its fragrant flowers are used as spices; the leaves have a licorice fragrance.Closeup of Anise image by Yana from Fotolia.com
  
  The yellow anise, (Illicium parviflorum) is a drought resistant, fragrant, flowering evergreen. The leaves are between 3 and 5 inches long and approximately 2 inches wide. The flowers are a greenish yellow and shaped like a bell. This evergreen remains in bloom throughout all four seasons. When the yellow anise is not pruned, it can grow to a 20 foot height and up to 15 feet wide.
  
  Yellow anise thrives in Zones 8 to 10. These flowering evergreens prefer adequate moisture, but they will survive periods of a drought. Because the gardenia plant is so hardy, it can be planted in most soils, and will easily adapt to its location. When they are grown in full sunlight, yellow anise require regular watering. Because of their pleasant aromatic fragrance, they are often used in potpourris.
  
  

The Grand Crinum Lily

• Bees, birds and butterflies love the crinum lily.lily image by Maciej Syrek from Fotolia.com
  
  The crinum lily (Crinum asiaticum) is a fragrant flowering evergreen that is native to Asia; however this plant is becoming very popular in states such as Florida and California. The crinum lily has beautiful dark green leaves that grow over 3 feet in length. The fragrant flowers are tube shaped, white in color and they flair open into narrow petals. The crinum lily blooms in the spring, summer and early fall. This evergreen plant does not do well with cold winters. With the proper environment, the crinum lily can grow up to 5 feet tall and approximately 7 feet wide, making it a great center piece for a garden or landscape.
  
  The USDA Hardiness Zone range for the crinum lily is 9 to 11. This flowering evergreen is very low maintenance; these plants will be very happy in any well drained soil that gets bright sun. Because the crinum lily prefers dry soils, it requires little water and is fairly drought tolerant. The crinum lily fits well into most landscape settings and is a popular choice for gardeners who want to conserve water.