Jathropa

Common Name: Jathropa
Scientific Name: Jatropha curcas
Plant Family: Euphorbiaceae
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Water Demand: Moderate-High

Jatropha is an evergreen shrub or small tree with stunning flowers that will bring butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden.  The individual flowers on this species are star-shaped and generally red, although a pink-flowered variety exists.