Those who don't know freesias by name still recognize these flowers as florist favorites. Their elegant form and long vase life endear them to anyone who arranges flowers, professionally or otherwise. Freesia are most famous, however, for their intense sweet citrusy perfume, which can envelop an entire room. If fragrance is your thing, these blossoms are guaranteed to delight.

Freesia flowers open in sequence along arched stems, providing a long blooming period. The thin, spiky foliage, typical of many South African natives, blends well with neighboring plants that have a fuller silhouette.

In bloom, freesias provide some of Mother Nature's best aromatherapy. Could you use a therapy session where you didn't have to divulge any secrets?