Dictamnus albus (Gas Plant)


Botanical Information

FamilyRutaceae
GenusDictamnus
Speciesalbus
CategoryPerennials
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3a-9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 - (-4)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 25
Height60-90 cm
Spread60-90 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

PropagationSeed; direct sow outdoors in autumn but stratify or winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse. Division is not recommended as the gas plant does not like to be transplanted.
CultivationDictamnus albus is rather slow growing, the older it is the bigger the clump will be. It is a long lived plant, it is said, it will out live the gardener who planted it. It is easy to grow, in any soil in sun or light shade.
HabitatEurope and China.
Leaf DescriptionThis aromatic plant has dark green, glossy leaves.
Flower DescriptionThe star-shaped, large white flowers are borne in long racemes. They stay open for about 5 weeks. The flowering plants create a strong vertical accent especially when they are more established.

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