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This species has naturalized in 34 states. As far north as Maine, it can overwinter as a self-sowing annual.
Where it is h...Read More
There will always be room in my garden for many Castor Beans.
Zanzibarensis, also recorded as Zanzibariensis / Zanzibar, i...Read More
I'm a castor bean lover from way back. I began growing the "giants" a couple of years back and have been very pleased. The first year p...Read More
'Zanzibarensis' is a fast growing annual in zone 5, but my information says it is hardy in zones 8-10. It adds a very tropical look to t...Read More
A particularly large variety of castor bean, with dark green leaves and red berries. In my short season garden, they grew 8 feet tall!!