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Attracting
Hummingbirds to Your Garden
Hummingbirds can be a
charming addition to any garden. Seeing one of
these beautiful birds hover over a flower in search of
nectar explains why many people go out of their way to attract them
to their gardens.
While there are hundreds of different species, the ruby-throated
hummingbird is the only species commonly found in the eastern US. The
male is
easily recognizable by its emerald green back, white breast, and
brilliant red throat. The female is similar in coloring, but lacking
the red throat.
The first step in attracting hummingbirds is to plant flowers that
appeal to them. Hummingbirds are most attracted to flowers that have
tubular flowers that are red, pink, or fuchsia in color. When choosing
plants, a combination of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs that
bloom at different intervals will attract them for the longest period
of time.
After establishing a hummingbird garden, a feeder can be hung to
further encourage their visits. Feeders, however, require regular
maintenance. Carefully consider the time and dedication you are willing
to put into feeding them before starting. Hummingbirds will not drink
from a feeder that is not kept sanitary. The feeders need to be cleaned
with warm water each time they are refilled and washed with bleach once
a month throughout the summer feeding period.
Most hummingbird feeders have red plastic parts resembling the
flowers that attract hummingbirds. They can be filled with a mixture of
one part sugar to four parts water. The water should be boiled and then
measured. Finally, the sugar can be dissolved in the warm water.
Preparing the mixture in this order will maintain the proper
proportions of sugar and water.
Below is a list of flowers,shrubs, and trees that will help attract hummingbirds to your garden:
Annuals
Four-O-Clocks
Fuchsia
Impatiens
Morning Glory
Nicotiana
Petunia
Pineapple Sage
Red Salvia
Scarlet Runner Bean
Shrimp Plant
Zinnia
Perennials
Bee Balm
Canna
Columbine
Coral Bells
Delphinium
Daylily
Gladiola
Hibiscus
Hollyhock
Hosta
Liatris
Lily
Lobelia
Penstemon
Phlox
Russell Hybrid Lupine
Trumpet Vine
Yucca
Shrubs
Bottlebrush
Coralberry
Lilac
Red Prince Weigela
Trees
Red Buckeye
Northern Catalpa
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