Zones 1-9, 31-45
Full, Partial
Moderate
Oil from immature seed capsules may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Dictamnus albus
Gas Plant, Fraxinella
Rutaceae
Perennials
Native Europe to northern China. Sturdy, long lived, extremely permanent in colder climates, needing little care once established. Forms clumps 2 1/2 to 4 ft. high, 3 ft. wide. In early summer, produces loose spires of blossoms at branch tips; each flower resembles a wild azalea, with narrow petals and prominent greenish stamens.
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