Dittany (Dictamnus albus) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: dittany, burning bush, candle plant, fire plant, fraxinella, gas plant or spitfire plant.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: dittany, burning bush, candle plant, fire plant, fraxinella, gas plant, spitfire plant
Scientific name: Dictamnus albus
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Dittany (Dictamnus albus) – Jörg Hempel, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Dittany (Dictamnus albus) – Yerpo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
