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Ricinus communis 'Impala'

 
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Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ricinus (RISS-i-nus) (Info)
Species: communis (KOM-yoo-nis) (Info)
Cultivar: Impala

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Category:
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
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Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Positive CurtisJones On Nov 25, 2008, CurtisJones from Longmont, CO wrote:

From your friends at Botanical Interests: Annual (Perennial in zones 8-10). Blooms in summer. 4'-15' tall. Full sun. Fast growing, dramatic, and tropical! Green foliage turns turns into very striking dark bronze foliage with scarlet seed heads (with adequate sunlight). Please note that all parts of this plant are VERY POISONOUS and should be kept away from small kids and pets. Excellent exotic backdrop for the back of the border. Prefers hot humid climates, but can be grown anywhere for a taste of the tropics in your own backyard.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Diego, California
Longmont, Colorado
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Leakesville, Mississippi
Saint Louis, Missouri
Hulbert, Oklahoma
Eugene, Oregon
Grants Pass, Oregon
Gilberton, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jackson, Tennessee
Broaddus, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Hereford, Texas



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