This shrub stands out because it blooms in mid- and late summer, with prominent, fluffy spikes of flowers, which are also highly fragrant. Read Article
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Tag Archives: hummingbirds
Bush Morning Glory
Common name: Bush morning glory
Hummingbird Trumpet
Hummingbird trumpet (Epilobium canum ssp. garrettii) is a short, drought-tolerant perennial that attracts hummingbirds and resists deer. Read Article
Turk’s Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)
Turk’s cap (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii) is a shrubby plant with red summer flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Read Article
Meghan’s Picks: Pollinator Guides
I was pushing my daughter in her stroller the other day and we spotted a very busy bumblebee, a beautiful butterfly and—most exciting—a hummingbird. All of these winged creatures do important work for the plants that they visit, pollinating them … Read Article
Q&A: Attracting Hummingbirds
Can you give me some planting ideas and other tips for attracting hummingbirds to my garden? Read Article