species 542 observations
Alabama Croton
Croton alabamensis
Field notes
Supports All
10
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Red-banded Hairstreak, Goatweed Leafwing, Tropical Leafwing, Citrus Gem
4
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Ground Dove, Mourning Dove, Pelitropis rotulata
3
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Juniper Hairstreak, Hawaiian Beet Webworm Moth, Gray Hairstreak
3
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Shrubs
- Light
- Part shade Full shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Organic
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.