| Croton Leaf Shape: | Very narrow leaf |
| Plant Habit: | Grass/Grass-like |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial Shade to Full Shade Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Wet |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 7a |
| Leaves: | Good fall color Variegated Spring ephemeral Needled |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Suitable Locations: | Terrariums Bog gardening |
| Uses: | Dye production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Powdery Mildew Tolerates dry shade |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Other: edseS |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Offsets |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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