Dictamnus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae. The species, Dictamnus albus, is also known as burning bush, dittany, gas plant or fraxinella. This herbaceous perennial has several geographical variants.
The herbaceous perennial blooms in late spring to early summer in an upright fashion. It flourishes well in northern climates characterized by cool nights and tolerates light shade. Comprising of a woody base, a gas plant typically measures 2 to 4 feet in height and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. The long, deep taproot system of this plant makes it very drought tolerant. In addition, it isn’t choosy about soil types and adapts to different types of soil and garden conditions.
Dictamnus is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the family Rutaceae. The species, Dictamnus albus, is also known as burning bush, dittany, gas plant or fraxinella. This herbaceous perennial has several geographical variants.
The herbaceous perennial blooms in late spring to early summer in an upright fashion. It flourishes well in northern climates characterized by cool nights and tolerates light shade. Comprising of a woody base, a gas plant typically measures 2 to 4 feet in height and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. The long, deep taproot system of this plant makes it very drought tolerant. In addition, it isn’t choosy about soil types and adapts to different types of soil and garden conditions.