Castor Bean Impala HEIRLOOM Seeds
Ricinus communis
Item #1181
Perennial (Tender). 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. Perennial in USDA zones 8-11; otherwise grown as an annual. Deer resistant.
CAUTION: Plant parts, including seeds, are extremely toxic if ingested.
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Perennial (Tender) |
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Full sun |
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Blooms summer to frost |
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4' - 6' tall |
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When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost, but because it grows so fast, we recommend sowing outside.
Special germination instructions: To hasten germination, soak seed for 12-24 hours prior to sowing.
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$2.99
Item #1181
4.00 grams
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