Is this rare and fascinating perennial a shrub or a perennial flower? That is the question. Actually, Dictamnus, or “Gas Plant” is both. It could be called a small, tidy, twenty-four inch by twenty-four-inch beautifully-foliaged shrub, or, because it goes completely dormant in winter, it could be called a hardy reliable extraordinary perennial. In truth, Dictamnus is both. Dictamnus is relatively unknown, making it a little exclusive to find. This has nothing to do with its good-looks, but rather that it is a slow-to-establish perennial. Purchasing bare roots is one way to get Gas Plant, but be prepared, for they will look like a stick. It’s better to purchase potted plants...
Dictamnus (Gas Plant): A Rare But Beloved Perennial
