There was a thread a while ago where the OP had a plant which was
identified as isotoma aka laurentia. I was surprised that the OP said
hers was scented, as mine was not.
I have been browsing thro' the T&M plants catalogue and found
laurentia marked "scented". I have ordered some so thanks to the OP
(was it Klara?) who offered seeds but I'll start with plants.

Pam in Bristol

In message , Pam Moore
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There was a thread a while ago where the OP had a plant which was
identified as isotoma aka laurentia. I was surprised that the OP said
hers was scented, as mine was not.
I have been browsing thro' the T&M plants catalogue and found
laurentia marked "scented". I have ordered some so thanks to the OP
(was it Klara?) who offered seeds but I'll start with plants.

Yes, it was - I'll have a go, but am counting on getting some at the
summer fete if I fail :-)
They are really worth it, though, as they have a lovely scent. Mine were
in a half-basket at about chest height, though: the perfect position for
smelling them!

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Klara, Gatwick basin

On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 19:55:11 +0000, Klara wrote:

They are really worth it, though, as they have a lovely scent. Mine were
in a half-basket at about chest height, though: the perfect position for
smelling them!

Good luck, Klara. I've had them several times over the years but never
noticied scent. Do they need full sun to bring out the scent?

Pam in Bristol

I've never noticed any fragrance with them, but agree they are
splendid plants and far more effective than the closely related
bedding Lobelia. Happily, it is hardy here and self sows so in most
years there are plenty of blue stars peeking out wherever a plant
finds room to grow.
Dave Poole
Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK
Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C.
Growing season: March - November

In message , Pam Moore
writes
On Sun, 9 Jan 2005 19:55:11 +0000, Klara wrote:

They are really worth it, though, as they have a lovely scent. Mine were
in a half-basket at about chest height, though: the perfect position for
smelling them!

Good luck, Klara. I've had them several times over the years but never
noticied scent. Do they need full sun to bring out the scent?

Mine are on an east wall but facing the west side of the house across
the drive, so they get a half-day of sun at best - so I doubt that that
can be it. But you couldn't miss the scent. I wonder if it can it be
some genetic variation within one species, or a response to soil
conditions, with the scent varying much the way depth of colour can?
It'll be interesting to hear how you fare with yours!

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Klara, Gatwick basin