Flowers, in addition to decorating our garden and creating a beautiful environment, are an excellent food for all species of hummingbirds, thanks to their sweet nectar. These tiny birds have a predilection for different species of flowers and are constantly on the lookout for the most nutritious food, as they are very greedy.
we, from awesome.club, we have gathered 12 species of flowers that will attract these birds to your garden and make them visit you often. Check out!
1. Heart of Mary
This flower called the Heart of Mary is a very showy plant that, as its name implies, grows in the shape of pink hearts. In addition to looking so special, it is a really attractive food for hummingbirds.
2. Honeysuckle
With an exotic name, this fragrant flower attracts the attention of pollinating insects and hummingbirds. In addition, it is a wonderful option to decorate your garden, thanks to its fast growth and its resistance to cold temperatures at night.
3. Geraniums
Geraniums are one of the most popular plants when it comes to decorating gardens. They exude a floral scent, they grow in various flashy colors and we just need to water them. It is one of the favorite plants of hummingbirds when it comes to feeding.
4. Iris Flower
The name of this plant honors the rainbow for the variety of colors. In addition to decorating your garden, this beautiful flower exudes a delicious aroma that attracts both pollinating insects and hummingbirds.
5. lobelia cardinalis
A perfect option to attract hummingbirds thanks to its long stalks, where the nectar they feed on is concentrated. In addition, it brings a very attractive view with its red flowers, and it can reach 120 cm in height.
6. buddleja davidii
This flower, also called “butterfly bush”, is a perfect option if you want to create a suitable environment for hummingbirds to feed. This plant can grow from two to three meters in height and its flowers exude a spring scent that will attract more than one visit from the beautiful hummingbirds.
7. Kniphofia uvaria
This plant earned the name of “torch lily”, for its flowers that present shades that go from red to yellow. Despite reaching only 60 centimeters in height, it is often visited by hummingbirds for food.
8. Zinnia or Ratchet Widow
It is a plant native to Mexico, which blooms in almost all colors, in which we can see stripes of different shades, spots or even multicolored petals. As it blooms from late summer to mid-autumn, it is perfect for attracting migratory hummingbirds.
9. Lantana
This beautiful eye-catching flower, also called “cambarazinho” and “Spanish flag” for its petals that are born yellow and then turn red, is perfect for attracting both hummingbirds and butterflies. In addition, it grows in abundance and due to its toxicity it is not attacked by herbivorous animals or insects. However, we should avoid it if we have young pets that can touch it.
10. Petunias
These flowers are perfect if you don’t have enough time to tend to your garden, as they are very easy to grow and withstand low temperatures. In addition to giving joy with their varied tones, they contain all the nectar that hungry hummingbirds seek.
11. Sage
Considered the one that most attracts hummingbirds, this flower is easy to grow and has more than 700 species. It’s perfect for getting the hungriest hummingbirds to visit.
12. Bird of Paradise
As its name implies, this flower has an appearance similar to a bird’s head and, in addition to being visually interesting, it contains the food sought by all hummingbirds. It is a plant that adapts well to hot environments and does not need intensive care to bloom several times a year.
Do you often see a hummingbird? Do you know other flowers that attract these precious birds? Share them with us in the comments section!
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