Castor Bean
Ricinus communis
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.


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