Burning Bush

Burning Bush  (Dictamnus)

Burning Bush (Dictamnus) is an erect plant for in a warm spot in quite dry, alkaline soil. The plant excretes a glue-like oil to which some people might be allergic. The oil has an herb-like fresh scent. On a warm, still summers day you can ignite this oil, which explains the name. Burning Bush can be a bit slow to establish. Give Burning Bush some space. Once established, it will grow fuller and fuller each year. Burning Bush does not like being re-planted. Good partners are German Iris (Iris germanica) and Oregano (Origanum).