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Genus: Dictamnus Species: albus Common Name: Gas Plant Family: Rutaceae Order: Sapindales Native: Southern Europe to northern China Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 1.5 to 2.5 feet Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: White, red, lilac or pink Propagation: Seed Zone: 3-8 Note: This plant is suitable for cottage gardens, perennial borders, or as a specimen. Foliage contains an oil that may cause irritation or a rash if touched. Gas plant is hard to propagate by division, and is best left undisturbed. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.