It also looks fantastic in cut flower arrangements.
This plant is toxicto humans and pets.
These plants have a sensitive root area that can sometimes mean they’re tricky to establish.
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Because of this,transplanting should be avoidedwhere possible.
However, once mature, they’re easy to maintain.
Light
Gas plants do best when in a sunny position.
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However, they can still survive in poor soil conditions.
Water
Gas plants have a long taproot, and this means they’re relativelydrought-tolerant.
Temperature and Humidity
Warm days and cool night temperatures are best for gas plants.
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Fertilizer
Gas plants don’t need nutrient-rich soil to survive.
For young plants or those in highly infertile soils, however, usingorganic fertilizerin the spring can be beneficial.
For this reason, sowing from seed is preferable to division.
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Some growers choose to sow them in the fall (if temperatures are mild enough).
That way the seeds can stratify in the ground over the frosty winter period.
Common Pests and Plant Disease
Gas plant has no significant pest problems or plant disease issues.
Seed pods that form after the blooming period is over offer ornamental interest.
The lemon-scented oil theplant pods contain is flammable.
On particularly hot days, the oil can begin to steam, and the scent can fill the garden.
To encourage blooming, ensure your plant gets a minimum of six hours of sunlight.
Deadheading is not required.
These plants can live up to 50 years.
Gas plants need full sun and well-drained soil.
Do not plant in a shady area.
No, as gas plants need full sun to thrive, they cannot be grown indoors.
Potentially Harmful Perennials OH 63.
University of Vermont Extension System Department of Plant and Soil Science.
