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Castor Bean Castor Bean
Deep burgundy leaves up to 2 feet across!

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Grows 10-12 ft. tall; makes an attractive privacy screen. Many people believe that the plants also repel moles. Castor bean seeds are poisonous. Developing seedpods can be removed and discarded if this is a concern. Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Perennial in zones 8-10; annual elsewhere.

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This item ships in both Spring & Fall.

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11427 - For each offer ordered, get approx. 10 seeds.


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Ship Season: both Spring & Fall
Items Per Package: For each offer ordered, get approx. 10 seeds.
Height: 10-12 feet
Bloom Time/Days To Maturity: N/A
Sun/Shade: full sun
Spacing: 4-5 feet
Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch
Spread: 5 feet
Germination: 7-10 days at 70-75 degrees F
Comments: Leaves have many colors: green, red, bluish-gray, maroon, purple, and variegated. Leaves are veined with scarlet and measure 3 feet across. Seeds and leaves are poisonous. Likes heat and moisture. In zones 8-10 it acts as a perennial. Soak seeds for 24 hours before sowing. Requires staking in exposed areas. Helps keep moles away.
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