Did You Know? …
While
you may know Hummingbirds hover in mid-air, did you know the Hummingbird is the
only bird that can fly backwards and at
speeds up to -- and exceeding 35 mph? Like
the Honey Bee, these birds love nectar, the sweet liquid inside certain
flowers. In fact, these little dynamos
need to consume their entire body weight in nectar daily just to keep their
hyper-metabolisms running.
Here
are the Top Five Favorite
Nectar-Producing Flowers you can grow in your garden to keep your fun and
fascinating feathered friends flying around your home:
- BATFACE PLANT (Cuphea Llavea)
- PETUNIAS (Petunia Hybrids … not
the pig!)
- CARDINAL FLOWER (Lobelia
Cardinalis) Recommend a Trellis
- ROSE OF SHARON (Hibiscius
Syriacus) Recommend an Arbor
- SNAP DRAGON ANTHIRRHINUM (Spp & Hybrids, Tall Variety is best!)
Also Hibiscus, Gladiolas, and trumpet flowers such as Mandevilla and Morning Glory.
My
adorable Humbirds love our tall and bountiful Gladiolas to slurp on, and we
encourage you to plant these type of flowers not only for the love of
Hummingbirds, but for our Honey bee crop as well. Don’t forget to beautify your
gardens with yard art spikes, unique ornamental birdhouses or other seasonal outdoor décor. Enjoy!
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