| Castor Bean |
| Ricinus communis |
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Ht: 6'-8'
Spread: 3' - 5' Bloom Period: Fall Sun Annual Soil: Moist Well Drained Soil Grows rapidly to 10 ' providing an attractive tropical looking specimen plant or temporary screen. Plant's leaves are large and divided deeply into eliptical lobes. Stake if needed. Fertile, humus rich, well-drained, neutral or alkaline soil. All parts of plant and especially seeds are extremely poisonous. |