White Gas Plant Seeds | Dictamnus albus 'Albiflorus'

Elegant White Flowers for a Lasting Perennial Border

Grow Dictamnus albus 'Albiflorus', the white-flowering gas plant, for graceful spikes of star-shaped blooms and aromatic, lemon-scented foliage. Flowering in late spring to early summer, this slow-establishing perennial rewards patient gardeners with a long-lived presence in the border. Picture its white blooms rising among neighboring perennials, returning as the planting matures.

What You Are Ordering

• Product: Seeds for planting, not live plants.
• Pack options: Choose 10 or 25 seeds.
• Botanical name: Dictamnus albus 'Albiflorus'.
• Common names: White gas plant and burning bush. Identify this plant by its botanical name, as other plants also share the name burning bush.

Garden Characteristics

• Flowers: White, star-shaped blooms carried on upright spikes.
• Mature height: Approximately 24–36 inches.
• Life cycle: Long-lived perennial.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3–8.
• Light: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is essential.
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established; provide moisture while young plants develop.

Starting from Seed

Gas plant is a patience plant: germination can be slow and irregular, and seedlings need time to establish before flowering. Seeds may require seasonal temperature changes to break dormancy. Sow in a well-drained seed-starting medium, label clearly, and keep the medium moist but not waterlogged. A protected outdoor sowing can expose seeds to natural seasonal changes; do not discard pots simply because seedlings do not appear quickly.

Planting and Ongoing Care

Choose a permanent position with good drainage and room for mature growth. Gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions before planting out. Water during establishment, then adjust watering to rainfall and soil conditions. Avoid repeatedly moving established plants, and allow several growing seasons for the planting to develop.

Important Handling and Safety

Wear gloves, long sleeves, and eye protection when handling. Contact with plant sap or oils followed by sunlight can cause severe skin irritation, blistering, or burns. Avoid skin contact, wash exposed skin promptly, and keep the plant away from frequently brushed paths and children's play areas.

Keep away from flames and sparks. The plant produces volatile oils; never attempt to ignite them. Grow as an ornamental only, not for eating or home remedies.