Are you ready to transform your garden into an oasis for beautiful hummingbirds and other pollinators? Imagine the delightful symphony of birdsong filling your days as your garden becomes a haven for our feathered friends.
By carefully selecting the right plants, you can provide hummingbirds with essential nourishment: nectar from flowers. Sugary nectar supplies fast energy to hummingbirds, allowing them to fly up to 33 miles per hour! Flowers with long tubes are perfect for hummingbirds, as their long tongues can reach the nectar. Below are some of The Greenery Nursery’s favorite plants to attract these amazing birds.
Agastache
Aptly named hummingbird mint, hummingbirds love to feast on this cottage-garden staple. Agastache will also attract bees and butterflies, making it a pollinator haven! The leaves have a strong anise scent, creating a lovely addition to fragrance gardens. Prune back to the plant’s crown once the stems get leggy to encourage another round of blooms.
Hesperaloe
This perennial is one of the toughest succulents you can introduce into the garden. Completely drought tolerant, Hesperaloe can withstand the heat of the Central Valley. The grassy green-gray foliage provides great texture and movement, while the pink flowers halo above the plant and attract hummingbirds.
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Heuchera
Coral Bells are prized for their beautiful foliage, showcasing a variety of leaf shapes and colors. When in bloom, this plant provides a sanctuary for hummingbirds to indulge in the nectar of its petite bell-shaped flowers. Heuchera grows best in dappled or afternoon shade, protected from the hot sun in summer. Additionally, Coral bells are an excellent choice for container planting, adding a burst of color to your pots all year round. Don’t miss the chance to bring this beauty into your garden!
Penstemon
There are many different types of Beard Tongue, and we adore them all. The tube-shaped flowers attract numerous butterflies and hummingbirds. The purple upright flowers create a perfect addition to cottage gardens. Penstemon thrives best in partial afternoon shade and should be shielded from excessive heat. Deadhead spent blooms to achieve a second bloom during the same year.
Salvia
Discover the diverse world of Salvia, with numerous species suited to different climates and tastes. Among our top picks are Salvia greggii and S. microphylla, which are perfectly adapted to thrive in our Central Valley climate. As a member of the mint family, sage leaves release a wonderfully fragrant aroma when touched. Notably, sages are a magnet for hummingbirds, serving as an excellent nectar source. Read more about scented plants in our blog post, The Scented Garden.
Buddleia
Introducing the captivating Butterfly Bush, also known as Summer Lilac! With its unique, fountain-shaped flowers exuding a delightful fragrance, Buddleia is a must-have for any garden. This tough perennial, reminiscent of the scent of summer, thrives on a good haircut after blooming. Available in different sizes and colors, you can be sure to find one that is suitable for your garden.
Imagine how beautiful your garden could be with the addition of these flowers. With these plants available at The Greenery Nursery, you can enjoy the captivating flights and sounds of hummingbirds that are sure to visit.
Photos provided by Growing Color, Monrovia, and Proven Winners.
