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Healing croton

Croton argyranthemus

Healing croton (Croton argyranthemus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–11b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Mar–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to AL, FL, GA, LA, OK, TX
USDA hardiness
Zones 6a–11b
Mature size
6"–2'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Mar–Sep
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Healing croton (Croton argyranthemus)
Croton argyranthemus — Healing croton. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Athena Philips, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Healing croton (Croton argyranthemus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 6a–11b. Mature size 6"–2'. Blooms Mar–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, healing croton pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).

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