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Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Jatropha (JAT-roh-fuh)

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Species

cathartica (kat-AR-tik-uh)

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Synonym

Jatropha berlandieri

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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WNYwillieB

Buffalo, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2008 | positive

This is an awesome little guy, for sure.

However, I have been reading that they can become damaged if the temps drop muc...Read More

daisyavenue

Long Beach, CA (Zone 10b) | August 2004 | positive

This is a delightful little plant.

Soil should be a succulent/regular plant mix and should drain well and be allowed to d...Read More

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