Siam, Probably best to post in the Seed Exchange Forum, if you haven't done so already (I didn't see you there). I'll give you think link below. Here is a link that might be useful: Seed Exchange Forum

Dear Robert, Your knowledge of fragrant plants is extensive. I look forward to reading your comments. Vanilla with spicy undertones for Aglaia? I think Roy Genders must have simply heard it described that way at a cocktail party, and repeated it because it sounded good!I would love to smell a plant like that if they do exist though, because it does sound wonderful. Clean, sparkling and lemon scented are much more inline with my experience of Chinese perfume plant, but shouldn't we start a thread for it too? Yes, I do know what you mean about brushing up against Cestrum 'Orange Peel'. It is a distinct nightshade scent, found even in tomato foliage, but in cestrums, without the green note, and stronger. It is funny that you should mention the smell of the foliage. I noticed it in particular in this cultivar myself. I think its nightshade odor is strong in itself, but because the leaves are softer than, say Cestrum Nocturnum, it is more easily expressed. And of course, if you are nosing around the flower trying to write a description up for the fragrant forum, this is something you will likely do! You may get a stronger wiff of the foliage this way than the appealing flowers. Perhaps, we should simpy stand back, and allow Cestrum 'Orange Peel' to offer up its fragrance in due time Best wishes, Sincerely, Matt

This listing of plants with flowers that attract butterflies was submitted by forum members from throughout the U.S., and from many plant hardiness zones. They grew or personally observed these plants and their butterfly visitors. You should observe what nectar plants perform well in your area when deciding what to plant. Plant zones only indicate the lowest cold temperature in winter, which is just one small part of growing plants. Other factors - heat, exposure to sunlight, rainfall, drainage, humidity, soil type, soil PH, and how well or poorly a person takes care of their plants - have a lot more to do with whether or not a plant succeeds or fails than just the zone. Anise-scented sage - Salvia guaranitica Autumn sage - Salvia greggii Aster - Asteraceae Spp. Bee balm - Monarda spp. Black-eyed susan - Rudbeckia spp. Blue Porterweed - Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Bottlebrush tree - Callistemon spp. Brazilian verbena - Verbena bonariensis Butterfly bush - Buddleia davidii (and various hybrids) Buttonbush - Cephalanthus occidentalis Butterfly weed - Asclepias tuberosa Carolina jessamine - Gelsemium sempervirens Carpetweed - Phyla nodiflora Citrus blossoms - Citrus Spp. Common thistle - Cirsium spp. Copper Canyon daisy - Tagetes lemmonii Coral plant - Jatropha multifida Cosmos - Cosmos sulphurus Dutchman's pipevine - Aristolochia Spp. Elephant foot - Elephantopus spp. Firebush - Hamelia patens Giant hyssop - Agastache (A. foeniculum x rugosa) var. 'Blue Fortune' Golden dewdrop (or skyflower) - Duranta repens Gregg's mist flower - Eupatorium greggii Ironweed - Vernonia spp. Joepye weed - Eupatorium fistulosum Lantana - Lantana camara Licorice plant - Helichrysum petiolare Marigolds - Tagetes spp. Mexican bush sage - Salvia leucantha Mexican flamevine - Senecio confusus Mexican heather - Cuphea hyssopifolia Mexican petunia - Ruellia brittoniana Mexican sunflower - Tithonia diversifolia Morning glory - Ipomeae spp. Night blooming jessamine - Cestrum nocturnum Pentas - Pentas lanceolata Periwinkles - Vinca spp. Pineapple sage - Salvia elegans Pineland lantana - Lantana depressa Phlox - Phlox spp. Purple coneflower - Echinacea purpurea Scarlet (or tropical) milkweed - Asclepias currasavica Shrimp plant - Justicia spp. Spanish needles - Bidens alba Stokes aster - Stokesia laevis Sweet pepperbush - Clethra spp. Tropical red sage - Salvia coccinea Turk's cap - Malvaviscus drommondii White snakeroot - Eupatorium rugosum Wild sage - Lantana involucrata Zinnia - Zinnia elegans, Z. haageana, and Z. linearis

Hi Lucia, I believe it is the berries of the cestrum which are toxic. I can understand your concern especially if you have children around, as they are somewhat attracted to berries. Unfortunately there are so many plants which have parts that are toxic to people and/or animals (even some we grow in the vegie garden). If we started removing them all, we may not have much left! lol. I really think the best thing is to educate children as young as possible about the dangers of putting anything in their mouth in the garden (or anywhere else for that matter). Still, if it bothers you, then dig it out! Cheers, Dee.