*RETAIL - Ricinus communis var. gibsonii Fruit deep velvety brown flowers all

deep velvety brown flowers all summer if encouraged by pruning and fertilization

very slow-growing to 15ft

Just as hardy and drought tolerant as the species

From a seedling occurring and still dominant at the nursery entrance and admired by the late Dorothy Rodal

deeply veined and covered in silvery indumentum on the undersides

*RETAIL - Ricinus communis var. gibsonii Fruit deep velvety brown flowers allAnother weird and wonderful statement plant. An annual in USDA zone 8 where winter frosts do happen. To 6 8 feet or more in a season, however, with bold tropical looking, huge bronze leaves and vibrant red seed pods. Wonderful as a patio plant or popped into the garden for summer pizzaz. Easy in sun or part shade with regular summer water. WARNING! ALL PARTS OF THIS PLANT ARE POISONOUS IF EATEN. RED CASTOR BEAN Euphorbiaceae *THESE SIZES ONLY