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Gasplant (Dictamnus albus)

Gasplant (Dictamnus albus) is a fragrant perennial herb with showy flowers and volatile oils that can cause skin irritation. It is not edible.

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade.

Full sun promotes best flowering.

Water

Moderate, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce in winter. Drought tolerant once established.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers loamy or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Ideal growing range 15-24 °C. Tolerates light frost.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Light feeding in spring.

Avoid over-fertilizing; use balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.4-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Compound

Flower Size

2.5-4 cm

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Synonyms
Dictamnus altaicus Fisch. ex Royle
Dictamnus angustifolius G.Don ex Sweet
Dictamnus caucasicus (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Fisch. ex Grossh.
Dictamnus fraxinella Link
Dictamnus gymnostylis Steven
Dictamnus himalayensis Royle
Dictamnus levistylus Borbás
Dictamnus macedonicus (Borbás) Pénzes
Dictamnus microphyllus Schur
Dictamnus obtusiflorus W.D.J.Koch
Dictamnus tadshikorum Vved.
Fraxinella alba (L.) Gaertn.
Fraxinella dictamnus Moench
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderSapindales
  • familyRutaceae
  • genusDictamnus
  • speciesDictamnus albus
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 4/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

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