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Plants That Attract Hummingbirds
Abelia Grandiflora 3-6 ft. Abelia is a very durable and adaptable shrub with dense, glossy dark green foliage. It produces hundreds of 1 funnel shaped flowers from early summer until the first frost.
Aster Novae-Angliae 12-24 Asters grow into a dense mound of light green foliage. In May and through June, the plant will become covered with soft, 1-1/2 white, purple, pink or red flowers.
Azalea Rhododendron 1-8 ft. Azaleas must be grown in an acid soil, with a pH of 5.0 to 6.5. The buds for next years blooms will be formed this year, so it important that the faded blooms are removed.
Bearded Iris Iris Germanica 6-48 Bearded Iris are a Rhizomous type of Iris should be planted fertile, well drained soil where they will receive 5-8 hours of sun each day. They are available in almost every color imaginable.
Bee Balm Monarda Didyma 2-4 ft. Like other members of the Mint Family, Bee Balm can become invasive. The plant should be divided every 3 years to keep it tidy. Stimulate a second flowering in the same year by cutting the bright crimson flowers right after they bloom
Bougainvillea 2-15 ft. Bougainvilles produce some of the showiest display of colors of all vines. Most cultivars have an upright growth habit, but there are many shrubby varieties and creeping types as well.
Butterfly Bush Buddleia davidii 6-15 ft. The Butterfly Bush is a fast growing, profuse blooming, deciduous shrub that will grow in almost any type of soil. Prune hard in early spring and remove spent flowers promptly.
Canna Lily Canna generalis 3-6 ft. Canna is a rhizomous growing plant that is known for their large, thick leaves that unfurl like those of the Banana plant. Intensely colored, three petaled flowers emerge from the top of 3-8 ft. spikes in mid summer. Dig and store rhizomes in colder areas. They can be grown in containers.
Cardinal Flowers Lobelia Cardinalis 2-3 ft. The intensely bright red flower spikes of the Cardinal Flower serve as a beacon to the hummingbirds and butterflies who dine on the flowers nectar. The plant itself also acts as a host for some species of butterfly.
Columbine Aquilegia 12-18 The Columbine is an easy plant to grow because it adapts itself to a wide variety of conditions. They are a favorite flower for hummingbirds, and are excellent additions to rock gardens or in a native woodland planting.
Coral Bells Heuchera Sanguinea 12-18 Glossy, 3 inch, deeply lobed green to purple leaves; clusters of scarlet flowers on a stout 15 red stems in early-mid Spring.
Cosmos Bipinnatus 3-5 ft. Cosmos are extremely heat and drought tolerant. They prefer full sun and do well in poor, infertile soil. Cosmos plants come in a rainbow of summer blooming flower colors.
Cotoneaster 1-8 ft. Cotoneaster is an extremely diverse genus of plants which include ground covers, species that creep, dwarf sized bushes and large sprawling shrubs. The flowers are generally small and appear in spring and early summer followed by bright red or orange berries.
Dahlias 1-6 ft. With a blast of different colors, shapes and sizes, Dahlias bring life and beauty back to your landscape in late summer and into the fall months. The flowers can be as small as 2 inches or up to a foot in diameter
Delphinium Dlatum 2-6 ft. Delphiniums are long time favorites for any Cottage Garden. It is a stately, elegant perennial that forms mounds of glossy, dark green foliage. It produces tall spikes of showy flowers in early summer. Use stakes to support the spike in wind prone areas.
Dutch Iris Reticulata 6-10 Dutch Iris should be grown in rich, well draining soil with 5-8 hours of sun each day. Dutch Iris bulbs can be forced into bloom at any time of the year with no chilling, should be fed every 2 weeks Hardy.
Dwarf Yarrow Achillea Kellereri 8 Dwarf Yarrow is a vigorous growing perennial with silvery strap-like leaves that add interest when the plant is out of bloom. It produces a profusion of large white or yellow flower clusters that continue throughout the summer.
Evening Primrose Oenothera Biennis 2-4 ft. The Evening Primrose is a tall, upright biennial plant.
Flowering Quince Chaenomeles Speciosa 3-10 ft. Flowering Quince is a twiggy, rounded upright deciduous shrub. The 1 foliage opens to a beautiful reddish bronze color before turning dark green by mid summer. Showy cup shaped flowers cover each stem in the spring before turning to an edible fruit by summers end.
Flowering Red Currant Ribes Sanguineum 6-10 ft. When the Red Flowering Currants begin to bloom each Spring, I know that the hummingbirds will be here soon. Flowering Currants produce clusters of red flowers which attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees, and berries to be eaten by birds.
Flowering Tobacco Nicotiana Alata 30-36 Flowering tobacco is a tall, easy to grow annual that is useful for garden backgrounds or for eye catching mass plantings. It produces an abundance of 2½ star shaped flowers all summer until first frost.
Four O clock Mirabilis Jalapa 24 Four oclocks are fragrant, colorful and very easy to grow. The plants got their name, Four oclock, because the flowers do not open till around 4 oclock in the afternoon, except on cloudy days.
Foxgloves Digitalis Purpurea 3-6 ft. Foxglove is a biennial flower which is native to Europe but now grows wild in most temperate climates of the world. Foxgloves prefer moist, well draining, fertile soil but can survive drought and almost any growing conditions.
Fuchsia 1-4 ft. Fuchsia care is often determined by where you live and your climate. Fuchsias can be seed grown or struck from softwood cuttings. Not all varieties are hardy
Geranium Pelargonium Hortorum 8-12 Geraniums are among the most popular flowering plants. They belong to a large family of sun loving annuals and tender perennials so should be planted outdoors where they will receive at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily, but only after all danger of frost is past and the soil has warmed.
Gladiola 12-36 The Gladiola is an easy care, erect growing, corm type plant that produces a tall spike of dramatic, brightly colored flowers in mid to late summer. Dig and store rhizomes in colder areas.
Golden Trumpet Vine Allamanda Cathartica. The Golden Trumpet Vine is a prolific blooming, frost tender perennial. It can be potted up and grown as a house plant. All parts of Allamanda Cathartica are extremely toxic
Goldflame Honeysuckle Lonicera Heckrottii Honeysuckle vines are easy to grow, vigorous, heat-tolerant, and nearly indestructible. The flashy and fragrant flowers will attract hummingbirds and butterflies all summer long.
Hollyhock Althaea Rosea 3-7 ft. Hollyhocks are easy to start from seed. The towering spikes host dozens of white, yellow, pink, red or crimson flowers from mid Summer until late Fall.
Honeysuckle Lonicera Honeysuckle are easy to grow, vigorous, heat-tolerant, and nearly indestructible. The flashy, fragrant flowers will attract hummingbirds and butterflies all summer long. The resulting fruit will provide a fall treat for your local songbirds as well.
Impatiens 12 Impatiens are colorful, easy to grow annuals that are especially great for adding bright color spots in the shady areas of your garden. Can be grown as a house plant.
Japanese Iris japonica 12-24 The foliage of the Japanese Iris resembles that of a Daylily more than of other Iris but the flowers are unmistakably Iris. Japanese Iris produces masses of blooms in late spring Hardy.
Lantana 4-6 ft. Lantana is a durable evergreen shrub that will occasionally grow in a vine like manner if a limb finds a support to its liking. Lantana produces 1-2 balls of small, brilliantly colored tubular flowers in the summer and
Lupine Lupinus 12-36 Lupines are upright, mound forming annual or perennial wildflowers with large green, lance shaped leaves and spikes of brightly colored sweet pea-like flowers from June to August.
Monkey Flower Mimulus hybridus 1 ft. The Monkey Flower is a colorful, easy to grow addition to the shaded areas of your garden. This plant grows well in containers and can be grown as a house plant.
Montbretia Crocosmia 2-4 Ft. Crocosmia are easy to grow, corm type plants that are related to the Iris. They produce a stalk of brilliantly colored, tube shaped flowers that open sequentially up the stem from July until the first hard frost. They can be grown, but not over-wintered in containers.
Nasturtium Tropaeolum ajus Once established, Nasturtiums take little or no care. As they spread and grow, their foliage resembles a sea of tiny lily pad leaves topped with brightly colored, edible blossoms.
Petunia Hybrida 12-18 Petunias have long been the most popular flowering annual for planting in hanging baskets, window boxes and for border plantings. There are many single and double flowering varieties available.
Phlox Subulata 4-6 Mat growing fine foliage with masses of 1 inch, fragrant, star shaped flowers (white, blue, pink or red) in Spring.
Pincushion Flower Scabiosa caucasica 18-24 This bushy, medium leaved plant produces stalks of 3 inch pink flower clusters from June until the first frost. Low maintenance, good container plant.
Pineleaf Penstemon Penstemon pinifolius 10-18 The Pineleaf Penstemon blooms for 6-10 weeks in mid summer. The dark orange flowers, will attract hummingbirds from miles around.
Pink Corydalis sempervivens 18-24 Pink Corydalis is a Spring flowering annual (occasionally biennial) plant which is native to western Washington and southwestern British Columbia.
Plantain Lily Hosta 9-24 Decorative, large clumps of lush foliage and spikes of lily shaped flowers later in summer. A hummingbird favorite flower.
Rose Mallow Hibiscus moscheutos 2-6 ft. Hardy Hibiscus are upright growing, multi stemmed perennial plants with light green, 6-8 inch leaves that have a fuzzy underside. Dramatic 6 flowers appear in late summer. This perennial Hibiscus does not like to be moved once it has become established.
Sage Salvia officinalis 2-3 ft. Sage is a short lived evergreen shrub with fuzzy, greyish green leaves. Camphor scented, purplish blue flowers appear in mid-summer. Sage is used in cooking, cosmetics and herbal remedies.
Salal Gaultheria shallon 2-8 ft. Salal is a deer resistant, low growing shrub that prefers partial shade and well draining, acidic soil. It has thick, leathery, dark green foliage and spikes of small bell flowers in the spring and edible purple berries in the fall.
Siberian Iris siberica 12-18 Siberian Irises are very durable and extremely hardy. They typically bloom in late May and into June. Siberian Iris should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure a quality show of blooms.
Snapdragons Antirrhinum majas 9-48 Snapdragons produce tall stalks of fragrant flowers that attract both butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the summer. Snapdragons are easily.
Speedwell Veronica prostrata 8-12 Forms mat of woody stems and saw-toothed leaves; spikes of small blue flowers in early Summer, Hummingbird flower.
Speedwell Veronica spicata 24 Spreading clump of silvery, felt-like foliage with spikes of violet blue flowers in the Summer, Hummingbird flower.
Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicans Trumpet Creeper is a deciduous, clinging vine which grows to great heights. It produces large orange-red trumpet shaped blooms throughout the summer. A hummingbird favorite.
Verbena bonariensis 3-6 ft. There are over 200 annual and perennial species of Verbena but only about a half dozen are in cultivation. Purpletop verbena is an erect, clump-forming perennial with 2-3 rounded clusters of ¼ purple flowers
Weigela rosea 6 ft. Weeping Weigela are easy to care for deciduous shrubs They cover themselves with brightly colored, five petal star flowers from May to June. Can be grown into a beautiful hedge.
Yarrow Achillea millefolium 2-4 ft. Yarrow belongs to a group of plants that includes annual and perennial, drought resistant plants that will grow in almost any garden soil. It is a long blooming perennial wildflower with fern like greyish green foliage and 4-6 flower clusters.
Zinnia 12-18 Zinnias are easy to grow annual plants that produce an abundance of brightly colored 2-3 flowers through the summer months. They grow well in containers and make excellent cut flower arrangements. They dislike wet foliage.
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