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Available for purchase are 15 seeds from my very beautiful & rare PINK GAS PLANT, Dictamnus albus Purpureus. These are a unique perennial with citrus scented foliage and seedpods. The flowers are magnificant in bloom, but the star shaped seedpods are the highlight of this plant. On still days, you may light the seedpods with a match to see a tiny explosion. I have done this many times to amaze my friends and family! They are also a host plant for Giant Swallowtails. I have seen very few of these at garden centers or on-line. I am the only one in our local garden club to have them growing in my garden. Make sure you pick a desired spot in the garden bed, as they resent being moved. They are slow to first bloom, but reliable, giving you years of enjoyment in your sunny garden. They are quite drought tolerant and very little care is needed. I believe the "strong shall survive" in my garden.
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Dictamnus
Species: albus
Cultivar: Purpureus
Synonym:Dictamnus fraxinella
Category:
Perennials
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
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
This item can ship 1st Class Mail!
