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Plant details
Also known as dittany or fraxinella (an alternative name was D. fraxinella albus), this is an ancient plant originally grown by the Romans. It takes a season or two to settle down after planting. On a still summer's day, the aromatic oils given off by the flowers can be ignited and burn with a bright blue flame. Although plants grow well in light shade, full sun and still air help produce the most impressive display and strongest fragrance. This is the true burning bush, not to be confused with the annual bedding plant with the same common name, Kochia scoparia (now Bassia scoparia). The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Rutaceae
Genus: Dictamnus
Species: albus
Plant type: Hardy perennial
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Sandy
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Experienced
Height: 60cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to divide plants: September to May
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