Indian Pink (spigelia marilandica) prefers full sun to partial shade and is considered to be Zone 5 tolerant – perhaps to 4 in some locales. It blooms in Early Summer. Although called Indian Pink the flowers are actually bright crimson with a bright yellow lining. It is also known as Woodland Pinkroot. This plant […]
read moreHoneysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) grows 4-6′ tall and blooms Mid-Spring. Also called Coral honeysuckle, its foliage resembles that of Japanese Honeysuckle, Lonicera japonica, which is a foreign invasive that chokes out native vegetation. Trumpet Honeysuckle is a rambling vine with tubular red flowers that are a favorite of Hummingbirds. It grows best in full or […]
read moreFuchsia (fuchsia magellanica) produces masses of brilliant red pendant flowers act as beacons for hummingbirds. In warmer climates it’s an attractive evergreen and is deciduous in colder regions. Grows into a very ornamental specimen planting. Be careful when ordering, however, to make sure you are getting a species tolerant to colder climates. Hardy fuchsias […]
read moreFoxglove (Digitalis purpurea) is as well-known by its genus name of Digitalis because its leaves provide the drug used as a heart stimulant; the species is purpurea. Hybrid forms in many colors such as pink, yellow, and purple are available from nurseries. Its large flowers make it a favorite of the typical Ruby-throated Hummingbird. […]
read moreWild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) is zone 2 tolerant, and especially valuable in a hummingbird garden because they bloom starting in April across the eastern U.S. just when hummingbirds are beginning to return from their wintering grounds. Grows best in partial to full shade in well-drained soil.
read moreCardinal Flower (lobelia cardinalis) With its brilliant red blossoms at the end of 3-4′ stalks, Cardinal Flower (lobelia cardinalis) is ideal for attracting hummingbirds. It grows best in moist–even wet–soil in full or partial sun and will thrive along the margin of a garden pool. Once established, it usually will re-seed itself. An individual stalk of […]
read moreCanna, or Indian Shot, is an annual in northern climates; growing from a tuberous root that needs to be dug out and stored at the end of each growing season. Though this makes for a little extra work, the late summer to fall blooms are worth the effort – especially in areas where hot sun […]
read moreCanada Lily is a magnificent tall woodland lily, grows wild in damp meadows and thickets from Alabama to Quebec. The flowers are usually yellow, but may instead be orange or red. Seed-grown plants may take 5-6 years to flower, so planting Wood Lily bulbs is preferable. The flowers appear in mid summer. Canada Lily […]
read moreBeebalm or Oswego Tea (Monarda didyma) is a member of the mint family, and is as attractive to butterflies as hummingbirds. It prefers plenty of sun with partial shade during the heat of the day. and moist soil. Its close relative, Wild Bergamot, M. fistulosa, has a pinkish or pale lavender blossom and similar habitat […]
read moreWinterberry (Illex spp.) Size: 4-6′ tall and 3′ spread Flowering: late summer Fruiting: late fall and throughout winter Birds: spring migrants including bluebird, thrasher, waxwings, flicker, catbird, mockingbird and robins. From early fall through winter, Winterberry branches are covered in bright-red or orange fruits. The fruiting branches are great for decoration in the garden or in […]
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