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Dictamnus albus var purpureus

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Dictamnus albus var purpureus

Starry pinkish-purple flowers in mid-summer on stiff spikes with aromatic foliage. Loves a sunny spot and needs good drainage. Hardy. To 1.2m

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Description

Starry pinkish purple flowers in mid-summer on stiff spikes with aromatic foliage. Loves a sunny spot and needs good drainage. Hardy. To 1.2m

At A Glance

Common Name Dittany
Type Hardy Perennial
Height 60cm to 90cm
Colour purple
Spread Rate slow
Flowering mid summer
Soil Type moist,normal,drained
Aspect part-shade,sun
Pollination Attractive to pollinators

Sue's Notes

One of the most asked about plants in the garden and always in short supply. Start seed off in spring or early summer in a warm, light place.