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Croton monanthogynus

 
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Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Croton (KROH-tun) (Info)
Species: monanthogynus

Category:
Annuals

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive scubamom On Aug 4, 2012, scubamom from Gregory, TX wrote:

We first thought it was a weed coming up all over our Canyon Lake yard, but as the plants grew, they turned into a meadow of pretty blue-green foliage during the month of July. We'll see how long it lasts.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Saint Robert, Missouri
Austin, Texas
Mckinney, Texas
Spring Branch, Texas



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