Dictamnus albus
burning bush / dittany
Handsome spires of white or pinkish-white flowers appear from summer above leathery leaves that smell of lemons, especially...
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Plant description
Handsome spires of white or pinkish-white flowers appear from summer above leathery leaves that smell of lemons, especially when crushed. The flowers are followed by winged seed-pods. This lovely, clump forming perennial gets its common name, burning bush, from the fact that the unripened fruit and the flowers contain an aromatic, volatile oil which may be ignited in hot weather, emitting a delicious aroma. A great plant for the middle of a mixed or herbaceous border.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Dictamnus albus:
Water freely during the growing season. Wearing gloves, cut down to ground level at the end of the year. Divide congested clumps in autumn or spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: TOXIC to skin with sunlight
