Variety Info.:
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
Sowing Info.:
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′
