Castor Bean Impala
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.
Variety Info
- Family:
Euphorbiaceae - Native:Â Africa
- Hardiness:
Perennial in USDA zones 8-11; otherwise treated as an annual - Exposure:Â 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
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′
