Flowers
that attract hummingbirds
If you want to
attract hummingbirds in your container garden, there are definitely
certain types of plants that are much more likely to attract
hummingbirds than others. And hummingbirds are also a great
source of entertainment for your kids as well, not to mention
the fact they add beauty to your containger garden. And yes,
hummingbirds can be attracted to balconies and decks, not
just spacious outdoor gardens.
First, you should
check with your local gardening center to ask which plants
work best for your plant zone or region. This will help you
select appropriate plants for your garden.
The following plants
are known to attract hummingbirds to your garden:
- Columbine
- impatiens
- flowering eucalyptus
- bottlebrush
- tree tobacco
- sage
- honeysuckle
- fuchsia
- larkspur
- trumpet vine
- silk tree
- verbena
- gladiolus
- zinnia
- iris
- lilac
- hibiscus
- catoneaster
These varieties
of flowers, shrubs and vines will help attract hummingbirds
into your garden.
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