Castor Bean - Ricinus

Ricinus communis.These tall, attractive plants make excellent accents or background plants. They produce large 30cm/12" palmated leaves on large bamboo like stems. Warning: Seeds are poisonous - Keep away from Children. The seeds are sometimes used as Mole control. Culture: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost, or outdoors after danger of frost is past. Prefers warm soil to germinate.