Dictamnus Plants

The intriguing perennial Dictamnus (often called “gas plant” or “burning bush”) produces handsome, glossy, pinnate foliage and, in late spring to early summer, elegant spikes of lemon-scented flowers in soft pink-mauve or white that mature into star-shaped seed pods. It thrives best in full sun with well-drained, moderately fertile soil and is ideally suited to Canadian gardens in cooler climates thanks to its hardiness (zones 2-4 in some cultivars) and tolerance of drought once established. With a deep tap-root and slow development, it should be planted in a permanent location and left undisturbed to reach its full potential; it’s also beautifully deer-resistant and unusual enough to become a conversation piece. Explore our Wildwood Express Dictamnus collection to bring this rare, long-lived specimen to your garden and enjoy its fragrance and distinctive structure.