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.

Bush Croton

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Croton fruticulosus

Last reviewed: July 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

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Chihuahuan Deserts Central Oklahoma/Texas Plains Edwards Plateau Southern Texas Plains Texas Blackland Prairies

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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