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Variety Info
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Native: Probably Africa
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 8-11; otherwise treated as an annual
Exposure: 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.
Sprouts in: 15–21 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): 1"
Space Seeds: 2 seeds every 4'
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 4'
- NancyRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 29, 20245 Stars
First year growing these. I bought 2 packets of seeds. I direct sowed them in sandy gravel in mid May. It's the end of July and they are over 6 feet tall. I fertilized with Miracle Gro and Osmocote. I put them on a drip system. These are just absolute show stoppers. The foliage is deep purpley-red and the seed pods are bright glowing red. I'll have these every year from now on. Highly recommend!!
- Betty H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJul 5, 20245 Stars
That is one our seeds, we have several others planted and they are all looking good. They were planted last of April , First of May.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - Cheryl L. T.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsApr 29, 2026Give it to the beans
I started indoors and probably should have held out and direct sowed them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 8, 2026Hey Cheryl,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Angela E.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 1, 20245 Stars
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Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - PHILENA G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsAug 19, 20235 Stars
Germination was great. I'm just waiting for them to get big enough to start producing!
