Description

Beautiful, large, bronze-red leaves and scarlet seed heads create a dramatic, tropical effect in the garden. Heat- and fairly drought-tolerant, dwarf-sized plant attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. Grown commercially for the extract of castor oil.CAUTION: Plant parts are extremely toxic if ingested, and some people experience contact dermatitis.

Botanical Name:Ricinus communis

Family:Euphorbiaceae

Native:Probably Africa

Hardiness:Perennial in USDA zones 8-11; otherwise treated as an annual

Plant Dimensions:4’6′ tall

Variety Information:Creamy yellow flowers followed by prickly scarlet husks that contain brown, speckled seeds.

Exposure:Full sun

Bloom Period:Summer to frost

Attributes:Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside:6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date, but because it grows so fast, we recommend sowing outside.

Days to Emerge:1521 days

Seed Depth:1″

Seed Spacing:2 seeds every 4′

Thinning:When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 4′

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