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Dictamnus albus var. purpureus
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Dictamnus albus var. purpureus
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Dictamnus albus var. purpureus


Gas Plant

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.189.100


Not often seen in gardens, the Gas Plant is slow to establish, but very long lived. Plants form a bushy, upright clump of lemon-scented, glossy green leaves. Spikes of spidery-looking mauve-pink flowers appear in early summer, rather showy in effect, and worthwhile for cutting. On still days a match held below the spike will ignite a burst of methane gas. Attractive to butterflies. Clumps resent being disturbed, once established. CAUTION: Skin irritant with sunlight.

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Dictamnus albus var. purpureus


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Height
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
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