Gas Plant is a relatively unknown perennial with outstanding garden performance, and a little flammable surprise! In the summer months, the whole plant is covered with a kind of flammable substance, which is gluey to the touch, and has a very fragrant, lemony aroma; but if it takes fire, it goes off with a flash all over the plant!

Our plants become covered in Giant Swallowtail caterpillars (which look like bird poops)! This is common for this plant. If you love butterflies, or have children who love nature, gas plant is an excellent addition to your butterfly garden! See images.

The name "burning bush" derives from the oils produced by the plant, which can catch fire readily in hot weather, leading to comparisons with the burning bush of the Bible, including the suggestion that this is the plant involved there. The daughter of Swedish botanist Carl Linnaues is said to have ignited the air once, at the end of a particularly hot, windless summer day, above Dictamnus plants, using a simple matchstick. Limited supply.

The flowers of Gas Plant (Dictamnus) is similar in appearance to Fireweed (Epilobium), though they are completely different species.

Type: Hardy perennial

Height: 48"

Location: Sun or part shade

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Seeds per packet: 5 large seeds