A vertical as well as horizontal view in the garden is important for both planting beds and containers. That means you need both short and tall plants. A plant that adds height with a tropical and ...
Native to Africa, the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis), has been cultivated for nearly 4,000 years. The Egyptians grew it for lamp oil and Thomas Jefferson grew it to deter moles. It is now grown ...
Castor-oil plantBotanical name: Ricinus communisPronunciation: RISS-in-usFamily: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge)Origin: Tropical AfricaClass: AnnualDisplay period: SummerHeight: 8 to 15 feet Environment: Sun ...
A vertical as well as horizontal view in the garden is important for both planting beds and containers. That means you need both short and tall plants. A plant that adds height with a tropical and ...