Castor Bean 'New Zealand Purple'

Christ's Palm

This striking plant, commonly known as Castor Bean, boasts showy seed pods and stunning reddish-purple leaves. Add towering height to your garden. Its flower clusters in shades of pink and red add a pop of color to any garden. With its unique features, Ricinus communis 'New Zealand Purple.’ Please be cautious as the beans of this plant are poisonous. Cut the flowers off before seed set. 

This plant is believed to be the vine that shaded Jonah in the desert. It is more closely related to a cucumber than a bean. Once you see how big the leaves grow, you can envision the shade Jonah received. 

Light: Full Sun
Height: 72 to 120 inches
Zone: Annual