4/30/2023 0 Comments Nectar for hummingbirds![]() The long bell-shaped petals serve as an invitation to hummingbirds, containing the food source of nectar towards the bottom. Small, tubular, purple flowers bloom on one side of the 3-4’ stalk from May through June, though most cultivars contain flowers around the entire stem. Common Foxglove ( Digitalis purpurea)ĭigitalis purpurea is a showy, biennial, or short-lived perennial that can easily be grown in average soil throughout gardens partial shade with moist soil. As the bloom time for Lupine ends in early summer, make sure to plant summer or late fall blooms nearby in your flower beds. Lupinus perennis can be grown in light shade, is tolerant of poor soils (and assists in replenishing nitrogen back into the soil), and attracts butterflies as well as hummingbirds. This small plant also contains palmate green leaves, which add to its attraction. Its tall, erect spikes display pea-like flowers that range in various shades of purple that bloom in late Spring. Wild Lupine ( Lupinus perennis)Īs its native habitat continues to decrease and fire suppression increases, Wild Lupine can be considered an uncommon native plant in some areas of eastern North America. Overall, this beautiful flower is a great addition to any home garden however, if left unchecked, this plant can take over a garden. This tall, showy flower prefers moist soil and grows in dense patches with a long blooming period of June through September.Įach plant spike displays up to 50 pink to purple flowers, producing up to 80,000 seeds. This hardy perennial obtained its name based on its ability to colonize areas burned by fires rather than by looks. Plus, an easy way to promote more blooms for hummers is to deadhead heads as they expire, or cut off a few early for an indoor fresh cut or dried arrangement. Hyssop produces 2-lipped tubular purple flowers in terminal spikes, containing lots of nectar, which easily attracts hummingbirds as well as bees and butterflies. These perennials grow well in sunny locations with good drainage and are usually deer and rabbit resistant. Giant Blue Hyssop ( Agastache)Īlso known as Hummingbird Mint, Agastache, is a fragrant flower with a long bloom time of June through September. Overall, this fragrant perennial mixes well in all types of gardens including vegetable, cottage, and herb with their contrasting gray leaves, making it a great option to include in any hummingbird garden. Some maintenance may be required to keep Salvia officinalis stout and compact, by pruning in the spring as well as through the summer, and by doing so, Common Sage produces a bolder flavor to be used within the kitchen. This herbaceous perennial grows best in full sunlight and well-drained soil and displays tall blueish spikes containing 2 lips that strictly bloom throughout the month of June. Like Monarda, Common Sage is also a member of the mint family Lamiaceae. However, as more cultivar versions are made, the color spectrum of this hardy native plant has grown. Plus, Bee balm blooms all summer long with colors running from purple to lavender, and very rarely, white. This flower is a great option for any hummingbird garden as it is very versatile in various growing environments as it can survive in full sun, partial shade, and a wide range of soils. Wild Bergamot ( Monarda fistulosa)Īlso known as Bee Balm or by its scientific name of Monarda, Bergamot is a showy, fragrant perennial that also belongs to the mint family of Lamiaceae. Incorporate a few into your garden for some variety and watch the hummers come by! 1. Though hummingbirds are commonly known to be attracted to red flowers, listed below are 10 purple flowers hummingbirds will visit due to their shape and the abundant nectar they produce rather than by their color. ![]() What kind of flowers are hummingbird favorites?. ![]() What species of hummers can be expected to be visiting your garden?. ![]() Salvia “Amethyst Lips” (Salvia greggii hyb.) Large Beardtongue (Penstemon grandiflorus) ![]()
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