Purple Coneflower Botanical name: Echinacea purpurea. Purple Coneflower enjoys full sun/part shade, and grows 2-4′ tall. The purple flowers last long in bloom (from July through September); attracting a variety of butterflies. Grows up to four feet tall in moderately dry to slightly damp soil, in full sun or light shade. The seed heads are […]
read moreMillet This tiny seed grows best in full sun/part shade, and forms a vertical cone-shaped head 3-4′ tall. The hulls have a dull shine, yellow-gold or red-brown in some varieties. They have terrific survival abilities, responding equally well in drought and water-logged conditions. Millet prefers hot summers and is very drought-resistant once established. For best […]
read moreLiatris (Blazing Star) will possibly serve two purposes for attracting birds. First, the plants have great attraction for butterflies and bees; blooming in August and September, which could bring about insect eating species such as flycatchers. Secondly, the produce a large quantity of seeds in the late fall which can be eaten on the stalk […]
read moreHickory (Shagbark) If you enjoy Blue Jays, you’ll want to plant at least one hickory tree in your yard. The nut of the hickory – maturing from September to October – is sweet and delicious, and must be considered a delicacy to jays who seem to flock to it constantly when ripened. You’ll have to […]
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Eastern White Cedar Botanical name: Thuja occidentalis. a Zone 3 tolerant plant growing best in full sun to partial shade, and reaching 20-40′ tall/10-20′ wide. Frequently referred to as Arborvitae, (Tree of Life) because the Native Americans and early European explorers used the foliage – which is rich in vitamin C – to treat scurvy. […]
read moreAmerican bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) American Bittersweet is a deciduous twining woody vine that is best known for its showy orange-red berries that brighten up fall and winter landscapes. reaching 15-20′ tall/ 3-6′ wide it is not a first choice of birds, however, the fruits hold on during the winter which may provide an additional […]
read moreThe Variegated Wiegela (Weigela florida) is a compact, deciduous shrub growing 4-6′ high and wide. It has gray leaves with yellow/cream fringes, and dark pink flowers. Dark pink flowers with pale pink-white interiors appear in late spring to early summer, which are attractive to hummingbirds. Gold edged leaves and glossy green centers make flowers […]
read moreTrumpet Creeper (Campas radicans) is a native vine, exceptional for attracting hummingbirds. Though tolerant of many soil conditions, it is best planted in average, well-drained soil at the base of a fence, trellis, pergola, or tree where for support. With support, it can grow 20m high. Flowers can bloom from June through September; profusely in […]
read moreSpotted Jewelweed, a.k.a. Touch-me-not (Impatiens capensis) is a July-October blooming plant. Jewelweed is an annual that is also called “Touch-me-not” because its pods will fling out seeds upon contact. Hummingbirds are quite attracted to the orange-flowered Spotted Jewelweed, but not as much to the yellow form, Impatiens pallida, which prefers alkaline soils. Jewelweed grows […]
read moreCatawba Rhododendron Reaching 4-8′ tall, Catawba Rhododendron full sun to partial shade and blooms in Mid-Late Spring. Catawba Rhododendron is a large native shrub with thick green leaves that provide a fine backdrop for a Hummingbird Garden at any season. In mid to late spring, the plant puts forth large clusters of purplish-pink flowers that […]
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