We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. First, let's start with a little plant-nerd-history fun fact: When gardenias were introduced to the West in the 1750s, they were ...

Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann No plant expresses the grace of the South better than gardenia. Intensely fragrant white blossoms contrast beautifully with shiny ...