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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym
Dictamnus albus var. purpureus
white-flowered dittany
An erect herbaceous perennial to 90cm, with aromatic, pinnate leaves and spikes of white flowers 2.5cm in width, with prominent stamens
Synonyms
Dictamnus albus var. purpureusDictamnus fraxinella
see moreDictamnus albus 'Rubra'
Dictamnus albus 'Fraxinella'
Dictamnus albus var. roseus
Dictamnus albus turkestanicus
Dictamnus angustifolius
Dictamnus caucasicus
Dictamnus albus var. caucasicus
Dictamnus dasycarpus
Dictamnus gymnostylis
Dictamnus tadschicorum
Dictamnus tadshikorum
Dictamnus takzhikorum
Dictamnus albus purple-flowered
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- TOXIC to skin with sunlight. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling TOXIC to pets with sunlight - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Dictamnus are woody-based, aromatic perennials with erect stems bearing pinnate leaves and terminal racemes of 5-petalled flowers
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame as soon as ripe or in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back to the base in autumn
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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