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: 15–21 days Seed Depth: 1" Seed Spacing: 2 seeds every 4' Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 4' Shop with confidence when you shop at Southern Agriculture. All of our items are in stock and ship from Tulsa, Oklahoma. If you have any questions you can email us at [email protected] Would you prefer to shop in-store? We have six locations located in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, and Owasso Oklahoma.
