Bush Croton
Croton fruticulosus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AZ, NM, TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Bush Croton is a compact native perennial that forms a neat, rounded shrub with small silvery-green leaves. It produces clusters of tiny greenish flowers from March through May and requires minimal water once established. This drought-tolerant plant maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bush Croton is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Bush Croton attracts butterflies, bees, and other nectar-feeding insects during its spring blooming period. The seeds also provide food for birds and small wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does Bush Croton need?
- Bush Croton grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Bush Croton bloom?
- Bush Croton blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Bush Croton native?
- Bush Croton (Croton fruticulosus) is native to AZ, NM, TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Bush Croton attract?
- Bush Croton draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
- Is Bush Croton HOA-friendly?
- Bush Croton is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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