species 2,238 observations
Woolly Croton
Croton capitatus
Field notes
Supports All
29
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gray Hairstreak, Fall Armyworm Moth, Goatweed Leafwing, Tropical Leafwing
10
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Virgin River Fairy Bee
1
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Croton Agrilus
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Common Ground Dove, White-winged Dove, Mourning Dove, Northern Bobwhite
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Gulf Fritillary, Common Buckeye, Clouded Skipper, Great Southern White
9
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Insidious Flower Bug
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.