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Dictamnus, Burning Bush, Dittany, Gas Plant 'Purpureus'

Dictamnusalbus

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Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Dictamnus (dik-TAM-nus)
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Species
albus (AL-bus)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Castle Rock, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Kiowa, Colorado

Mackinaw, Illinois

Saint Charles, Illinois

Washington, Illinois

Andover, Minnesota

Schenectady, New York

Highland, Washington

Gillette, Wyoming

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evergreenfran
Saint Charles, IL | May 2013 | positive

Took a while took get established, but it is thriving after 4 years. Wildlife steer clear of it.

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Gabrielle
(Zone 5a) | July 2011 | positive

Attractive plant and blooms. Blooms May-June in my garden.

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smiln32
Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | April 2005 | neutral

Blooms in early summer and prefers sunny conditions. Blooms are even beautiful before opening. :) Stems on which flowers are present ...Read More

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