Crucillo
Randia obcordata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
36"–72" H × 36"–48" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Crucillo is a compact native shrub that produces small white flowers from spring through late summer. This drought-tolerant plant grows 3-6 feet tall and wide, making it suitable for medium-sized landscape spaces. As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one growing season but may self-seed in favorable conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Crucillo takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Height exceeds typical HOA-friendly range
Wildlife value
The extended blooming period from March through August provides nectar for butterflies and bees throughout much of the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Crucillo need?
- Crucillo grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Crucillo bloom?
- Crucillo blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
- Where is Crucillo native?
- Crucillo (Randia obcordata) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Crucillo attract?
- Crucillo draws butterflies and bees.
- Is Crucillo HOA-friendly?
- Crucillo takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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