Flowering plants are grown year-round in the Show House (named for the flower shows held here until the late 1970s). Its current theme is that of a Scent Greenhouse, focusing on a wide array of plants with foliar and/or floral scents. Look for plants with economic uses—culinary, medicinal, perfumery, or ornamental—as well as those with aromas for attracting pollinators or repelling predators.

The many salvias (genus Salvia) and other members of the mint family (Lamiaceae) can be identified by their square stems, opposite leaf arrangement, and two-lipped flowers. A collection of scented and fancy-leaved geraniums (genus Pelargonium) give a glimpse into the range of genetic variability possible within a single genus of plants. A flowering olive, Osmanthus fragrans, competes with a tangerine, Citrus reticulata, to provide aromatherapy. Look for lemon grass, Cymbopogon citratus; vetiver, Vetiveria zizanioides; lavender, Lavandula angustifolia; Stephanotis floribunda, and bay leaf, Laurus nobilis.

Kid's Audio Tour stops:
Show House Overview - Stop 120
Citrus - Stop 121
Scented Geraniums - Stop 122
Rosemary & Lavender - Stop 123

Adult Audio Tour stops:
Show House Overview- Stop 320
Lemon Grass - Stop 321
Scented Geraniums - Stop 322
Patchouli - Stop 323