| The Cornutia Grandifolia (a fancy name for a plant | | | | candles, and scented oils. For years and years, its |
| casually called the Tropical Lilac) boasts some of the | | | | lovely smell has even been used as the basis for |
| most interestingly colored flowers you'll ever see. Its | | | | many a perfume and cologne. Why would anyone |
| many flowers are a conspicuous blue and blossom | | | | buy these silly items when you can have a natural, |
| towards the end of autumn, adding a much-needed | | | | renewable source of that lovely scent growing on |
| bright hue to a season full of dreary browns and | | | | your lawn? The Tropical Lilac will lend its precious |
| yellows. This lilac is actually a tree, often growing to | | | | scent to your garden, and a few trimmings can keep |
| heights of 20 feet, with the width of the foliage at | | | | your home smelling fresh as well. |
| the top making it seem even larger. It is a popular | | | | Once the Tropical Lilac's flowers come about, |
| plant among gardeners, as it is not known to attract | | | | seedpods will have formed. Because they are dry |
| insects or disease. In fact, the only pest known to | | | | and unattractive, they may upset the beauty of your |
| bother the Tropical Lilac is a species of weevil from | | | | lilac tree. The pods do not fall from the tree quickly, |
| Sri Lanka, and even it only causes minor aesthetic | | | | but you can pluck them from its branches on your |
| harm that will not hurt the health of your tree, but | | | | own. Perhaps you'll want to offer some of the seeds |
| can make your gardening look amateur. | | | | to your neighbors, as they are rather simple to |
| The Tropical Lilac is a very manageable plant and can | | | | cultivate. All you have to do is dig a hole that is the |
| be adjusted to suit many growing situations. Being a | | | | proper width and depth. As the Cornutia Grandifolia |
| tropical plant, it will flourish tall and wide in an area | | | | begins to grow, it will need to secure its roots to the |
| that is exposed to large amounts of sunlight and | | | | soil and be able to rise through the surface of the |
| water. However, it can be pruned extensively to | | | | earth beneath which it is buried. It will need the soil |
| keep it small enough to fit in almost any empty spot | | | | to be packed in so that it is fully supported. It will |
| in your garden. Planting your Cornutia Grandifolia in a | | | | also need to be watered considerably and lightly |
| partially shaded area will also help encourage it to | | | | fertilized often. The whole block will thank you for |
| stay small. Its dark green leaves and crisp, breezy lilac | | | | the lovely smell that will accent your neighborhood. |
| scent will be sure to provide a refreshing, exotic | | | | A beautiful specimen of tropical plants, the Cornutia |
| atmosphere. This lilac is not destructive and can | | | | Grandifolia/Tropical Lilac will certainly impress with |
| cohabitate with any number or species of other | | | | minimal care. Its wonderful, sweet scent will complete |
| plants that live in your garden. | | | | your garden, and can even be grown large enough to |
| The Cornutia Grandifolia provides an aroma like none | | | | provide shade or privacy in your garden or on the |
| other. Its scent is frequently used or imitated in all | | | | terrace. |
| types merchandise, like chemical air fresheners, | | | | |