Family: Euphorbiaceae
(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Ricinus (RISS-i-nus) Species: communis (KOM-yoo-nis) Cultivar: New Zealand Purple
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Category ShrubsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage EvergreenFoliage Color Blue-GreenBurgundy/Maroon Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) 8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color RedBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow after last frostSelf-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedProperly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |