Woolly Croton
Croton capitatus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, DE, GA and 22 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Woolly croton is a soft-textured annual wildflower with silvery-green foliage and small, inconspicuous flowers. This drought-tolerant prairie native thrives in sunny locations and provides consistent summer color through its attractive fuzzy leaves.
In an HOA neighborhood
Woolly 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.
- Has a weedy, informal appearance
- Self-seeds unpredictably
- May be mistaken for an unwanted weed by neighbors
Wildlife value
The long blooming period from June through September provides nectar for bees and beetles. Seeds also feed birds later in the season.
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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