Croton Leaf Shape: | Very narrow leaf |
Plant Habit: | Vine |
Life cycle: | Other |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Wet Mesic |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 8b |
Leaves: | Needled Broadleaf |
Flowers: | Malodorous |
Suitable Locations: | Xeriscapic Topiary |
Uses: | Culinary Herb |
Wildlife Attractant: | Birds |
Resistances: | Flood Resistant Tolerates foot traffic |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: edeSs |
Propagation: Other methods: | Bulbs Corms |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
Conservation status: | Extinct (EX) |
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