Texas Croton
Croton texensis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CO and 16 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Texas croton is a native annual wildflower that produces small, inconspicuous blooms from summer through early fall. This compact plant forms neat mounds with attractive foliage and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Texas 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.
- Often considered a weed by conventional standards
- Informal appearance may not meet HOA aesthetic expectations
- Annual nature means gaps in landscape coverage
Wildlife value
The flowers attract native bees and beetles during the long blooming season. Seeds provide food for birds and small wildlife.
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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