Summary
Alabama croton (Croton alabamensis) is a rare, semi-evergreen, multi-stemmed southern shrub that grows to 5′ tall and is worthy of wider use in gardens. Its bright green foliage, with striking silvery scales beneath, is attractive in summer as well as in autumn when it develops pumpkin-orange colored foliage. Alabama croton performs well in full sun to partial shade in well-drained to very dry soils. It is tolerant of slightly acidic to very alkaline soils. Alabama croton is a good companion with sweet-fern (Comptonia peregrina), fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica), northern leatherflower (Clematis viorna), lobed tickseed (Coreopsis auriculata), woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata), little bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), fringed bluestar (Amsonia ciliata var. tenuifolia), large flower tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora), and small-headed gayfeather (Liatris microcephala). Zones 6-8.
More Details
- Plant Type
shrub - Sun/Shade Conditions
full-sun-to-partial-shade - Foliage Character
semi-evergreen - Soil Moisture
average-to-dry - Flowering Period
mid-spring - Soil PH
adaptable - Flower Color
yellow - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green, orange - Fruit/Seed Color
green