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Torrey Croton, Torrey's Croton

Crotonincanus

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Croton incanus by pacalli
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Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Croton (KROH-tun)
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Species
incanus (in-KAN-nus)
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Synonym
Croton torreyanus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Succulent
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Laredo, Texas

Midland, Texas

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