species 7,722 observations

White Dittany

Dictamnus albus

Field notes

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Eastern Giant Swallowtail, Black Swallowtail, Old World Swallowtail 3
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Red Mason Bee, Pure Green Sweat Bee, Perplexing Bumble Bee 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Clumping Erect Mounding Rounded
Plant type: Perennial Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.