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Impala Castor Bean Seeds

Impala Castor Bean Seeds

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~4.0 g (~6 seeds)
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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.
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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.

Days to Emerge: 15–21 days

Seed Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: 2 seeds every 4'

Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 4'

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  • Nancy
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 29, 2024
    5 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!!

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  • Betty H.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 5, 2024
    5 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.

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    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate
  • Angela E.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 1, 2024
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  • PHILENA G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 19, 2023
    5 Stars

    Germination was great. I'm just waiting for them to get big enough to start producing!

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  • KAREN V.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Jul 13, 2023
    5 Stars

    I soaked the seeds overnight and they were already sprouting when I planted them! very excited to see how they do!!

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