Dictamnus albus 'Rubra'
Gas Plant
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Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus 'Rubra') - Description
Dictamnus is a genus of flowering plant in the family Rutaceae, with a single species, Dictamnus albus, which has several geographical variants. It is known variously as burning bush, false dittany, white dittany, gas plant and Fraxinella. It is an herbaceous perennial, native to warm, open woodland habitats in southern Europe, north Africa and much of Asia.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus 'Rubra') - Blooming
Blooms 5-petaled, asymmetrical flowers followed by fruits.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus 'Rubra') - Growth
Does best with full sun or partial shade. Grow D. albus in a border.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus 'Rubra') - Planting
When ripe, sow seeds in containers in an open frame. Conduct division in fall or spring. The woody rootstock may take some time to re-establish. Division entails propagating a plant by splitting it into 2 or more parts. Each part has its own root system and more than one shoot or dormant bud.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus 'Rubra') - Pest
Uncommon.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus 'Rubra') - Interesting facts
There is only one known species of Dictamnus, D. albus, endemic to areas in Europe and Asia. D. albus is sometimes called the "Burning Bush", because of the volatile oils it produces which can be ignited during hot, windy weather conditions. Due to this ability, it is hypothesized that Dictamnus is the "Burning Bush" mentioned in the bible. Most parts of the plant can cause stomach discomfort upon consumption, and the foliage may aggravate the skin.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus albus 'Rubra') - Soil and irrigation
Dictamnus grows best in soil that is moderately fertile, dry, and well-draining.
