Dictamnus albus var. roseus ‘Rosea’ – Gas Plant – Rutaceae (The Citrus Family)

Description Dictamnus albus var. roseus, known as gas plant, burning bush, or dittany, is an attractive, old-fashioned, bushy perennial with an upright, mounding form 2-3 feet tall and wide with aromatic, glossy green, pinnate leaves that, when crushed, exude a pleasant citrus fragrance. Fragrant, erect spikes of soft pink flowers with purple veining emerge above the foliage in late spring to early summer giving way to ornamental star-shaped seed pods for additional interest. The common name gas plant refers to the fact that under certain conditions you can literally light this plant on fire without harming it! On a warm, still summer night the volatile oils produced by the flowers or seed pods can be lit with a match to create a poof of flame! We are not responsible for singed eyebrows or damage to your prized peony. If unsure, content yourself with watching the YouTube videos! Use in the sunny or dry border as a specimen or in mass plantings. Good as a cut flower. Slow to establish at first but very long-lived and low maintenance. Attracts bees. Deer resistant.