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.
4 grams (~6 seeds) packet
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Native: Probably Africa
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8-11; otherwise treated as an annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' tall
Variety Info: Creamy yellow flowers followed by prickly scarlet husks that contain brown, speckled seeds.
Attributes: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
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