These plants are noted to attract hummingbirds during spring and fall migration. If your areas supports hummingbirds during the nesting season, other, mid-summer blossoming plants may also be useful to attracting hummingbirds.
Canna, 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 […]
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