Plant-Lover’s Tour - “Follow Your Nose pt. 2”

Presented by Dennis Carey, Curator, JC Raulston Arboretum on October 7, 2025.

Love plants? So do we! Back in May, our Plant-Lover's Tour took us on a fragrant adventure through the arboretum, stopping to sniff every pretty-smelling thing the garden could throw at us. It was such a hit we're doing it again, but this time autumn takes the stage, with cooler air, richer scents, and plants showing off surprising fragrant tricks. Our curator, Dennis Carey will lead the way, guiding you toward whatever's wafting on the breeze — from flowers and foliage to the occasional bark or root that smells far better than you'd ever believe. Come prepared to follow your nose wherever it leads… and maybe even discover your new favorite plant before you leave!

Follow Your Nose pt. 1:

   • Plant-Lover’s Tour - “Follow Your Nose”  

Plant list:

Acorus gramineus 'Oborozuki'
Clinopodium nepeta subsp. nepeta
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbeque' a.k.a. Salvia rosmarinus 'Barbeque'
Chrysactinia mexicana
Morella cerifera 'Soleil'
Citrus trifoliata 'Flying Dragon'
Eriobotrya japonica 'Wuling Hardy'
Illicium parviflorum 'Florida Sunshine'
Cestrum parqui
Gardenia jasminoides 'Leeone'
Pycnanthemum incanum
Calycanthus floridus var. glaucus 'Burgundy Spice'
Laurus nobilis
Buddleia ×hybrida 'Balchryink'
Buddleia ×hybrida 'Balchryeel'
Agastache mexicana 'Balsumlem'
Agastache mexicana 'Balsumleac'
Agastache mexicana 'Balsumlora'
Agastache mexicana 'Balsumlmag'
Nepeta ×faassenii 'Novanepjun'
Tagetes erecta
Ocimum basilicum

The JCRA does Plant-lover's tours like this on the first Tuesday of every month. Be sure to check out our event calendar so you can join us for the next one! https://jcra.ncsu.edu/events/calendar...

This program was originally presented live and in-person.