Castor Bean Seeds

Castor Bean is a fast-growing ornamental plant known for its large, tropical-looking leaves and striking appearance. It adds dramatic height and bold texture to gardens, landscapes, and borders. The plant thrives in warm climates and full sunlight, making it ideal for summer planting.

Note: Castor Bean plants are ornamental and should not be ingested.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Ornamental annual

• Growth Habit: Tall, bushy with large palmate leaves

• Maturity: Reaches full growth in 90–120 days

• Height: Up to 6–10 feet tall depending on growing conditions

• Growing Season: Warm season crop; best planted in late spring to early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as annuals in cooler zones)

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 9–11: February–June

  • Zones 7–8: March–May

  • Zones 5–6: April–June

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil

• Uses: Decorative gardens, borders, and landscape accents