Michaux's Croton
Croton michauxii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 19 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Croton michauxii is a native wildflower that forms compact clumps with small, inconspicuous greenish flowers from June through August. This drought-tolerant perennial works well in prairie gardens and naturalized areas where low-maintenance native plants are desired.
In an HOA neighborhood
Michaux's Croton 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.
- Very inconspicuous flowers and sparse growth can appear weedy
- Annual nature means gaps in coverage
- Not widely recognized as an ornamental plant
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles during the summer blooming period. This plant provides important habitat for native pollinators in prairie ecosystems.
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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