![]() ![]() Visit the Planting Zone Section to see a list of hummingbird attracting flowers that will grow in your area. If you use fertilizers on your perennial garden, we recommend organic fertilizers since chemical fertilizers especially sprays can be harmful to hummingbirds.Īnother great hummingbird attracting flower is the Phlox. So we always encourage ourįriends, neighbors, and relatives to plant a hummingbird garden. Is diminishing for these beautiful creatures. While there are more than enough hummingbirds and habitat, food supply They will soon have more nectar in another garden. We like to think that this is also a gift for We find that good friends and relatives appreciate We often find ourselves adding them toĪnother garden. So about every 3 years, you can divide your plants It is not related to beebalm (Monarda spp.), with which it is sometimes confused. Having this extra available nectar is just what they need later in the summer when the The bright green, crinkled leaves have a fragrant lemon-like odor. Best planted in full sun, the bee balm can handle shade in hotter climates. It makes it a great background plant in flower gardens. It’s nice to have more flowers.Īlso, this can be great for hummingbirds who need to bulk up for migration. Native to North America and hardy in zones 3-9, this plant can grow up to 4 feet tall with a spread of 3-4 feet. We like to stimulate a second flowering by dead heading (cutting off the flower bud right after they have finished blooming).Jim and I always allow for good air circulation around our plants to prevent an attack of Powdery Mildew. ![]() It prefers a well drained soil but a special feature of this plant is its’ ability to grow in moist soil. We recommend that you think about soil requirements.If you are planting a Hummingbird Flower Garden, plant the tallest varieties in the back. Plan your garden and think about the height of the variety you grow.This nectar rich flower grows in Zones 4-9. We live in Zone 4 and it grows well here. ![]()
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