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Jatropha podagrica

 
Jatropha podagrica
Just planted

Common name Buddha belly plant
Family euphorbiaceae
Life cycle perennial (Z10-11)
Flowers red
Size 18-36"
Light sun-part shade
Cultural notes well-drained soil, drought-tolerant

Exotic-looking plant native to central America. Large leaves and coral-like red flowers sprout from a swollen stem. We planted it out in our garden, even though its hardiness is questionable here.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area: rock garden zone

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