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Burning Bush, Gas Plant
Dictamnus albus 'Purpureus'
The Burning Bush... or Gas Plant earned it's name because of the phenomina
created by the fact that the leaves, flowers and seed pods give off a strong
lemon scented vapor which, on a calm summer night can be ignited with a
match.
Dictamnus is a perennial herb which is hardy in USDA
zones 3-7. It grows best in full sun, but will tolerate some light shade
during the hottest months.
The Burning Bush is easily grown in most well draining garden soils, but appreciates
the addition of a small amount of lime at planting time. Once established,
the plant is very drought tolerant.
A mature plant will grow to 24 to 36 inches in height, and produce an abundance
of 1 inch diameter white, pink, or red flowers. Propagation may be accomplished
by seed which should be sown as soon as they are ripe in the Fall. It will
take up to four years for the first flowers to appear, so unless you are very
patient, you are probably better off to purchase your plants from a good nursery.
Dictamnus is a long lived plant which resents transplanting, so choose your
planting spot carefully so you won't have to move it later.
The new Spring foliage has a tendency to attract slugs
and snails, so take the proper precautions if you don't want your plant
to be quickly ravaged by these awful creatures!
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