(Dictamnus albus 'Gas plant')
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Gas plant is an introduced perennial flower native to Europe but grows in gardens throughout the northeastern United States. At maturity, this plant reaches a height of 2-3' and features woody stems at the base, fragrant, compound, oval-shaped, glossy, green leaves, and aromatic 1-3”, 4-5 petaled, star-shaped white flowers that have violet/purple veining and long projecting stamens. This plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer, is drought tolerant, is both edible and medicinal, makes essential oils and cosmetics, and is used as a cut flower!
- Non-GMO
- Garden Flower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Dictamnus
Species: albus
Variety: Gas Plant
Also Known As: Dittany, Burning Bush, and Fraxinella.
Awards: Dictamnus albus received the Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit.
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): Late spring to early summer
Hardiness: Semi Hardy. Gas plant can tolerate low temperatures up to 40°F.
Light: Full sun. 6 hours of sun daily.
Water: Medium. Gas plant is no stranger to water and thrives best in moist soil.
Soil Moisture: Medium moisture. Gas plant will not tolerate droughts until it’s fully established.
Suitability: Gas plant is normally found in warm, open woodlands in Southern Europe that have light sandy and medium loamy well-drained soils.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and is resistant to deer.
Containers?: No. This plant develops a deep taproot.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 2-4'
Spacing: 32”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 3-9
Produces: Woody stems at the base, fragrant, compound, oval-shaped, glossy, green leaves, and aromatic 1-3”, 4-5 petaled, star-shaped white flowers that have violet/purple veining and long projecting stamens.
Garden Uses: Cottage Gardens, Borders, Small Groups
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms: Can produce a rash in some people. Leaves can be poisonous if ingested in large doses.
Poison Toxic Principle: an oil in the leaves.
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Poison Part: Flowers and Leaves.
Genus: Dictamnus
Species: albus
Variety: Gas Plant
Also Known As: Dittany, Burning Bush, and Fraxinella.
Awards: Dictamnus albus received the Royal Horticulture Society Award of Garden Merit.
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): Late spring to early summer
Hardiness: Semi Hardy. Gas plant can tolerate low temperatures up to 40°F.
Light: Full sun. 6 hours of sun daily.
Water: Medium. Gas plant is no stranger to water and thrives best in moist soil.
Soil Moisture: Medium moisture. Gas plant will not tolerate droughts until it’s fully established.
Suitability: Gas plant is normally found in warm, open woodlands in Southern Europe that have light sandy and medium loamy well-drained soils.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, and is resistant to deer.
Containers?: No. This plant develops a deep taproot.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 2-4'
Spacing: 32”
Sow Depth: 1/4"
USDA Zone: 3-9
Produces: Woody stems at the base, fragrant, compound, oval-shaped, glossy, green leaves, and aromatic 1-3”, 4-5 petaled, star-shaped white flowers that have violet/purple veining and long projecting stamens.
Garden Uses: Cottage Gardens, Borders, Small Groups
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms: Can produce a rash in some people. Leaves can be poisonous if ingested in large doses.
Poison Toxic Principle: an oil in the leaves.
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Poison Part: Flowers and Leaves.