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hummingbird.jpgFound only in the Americas, the hummingbird family includes 383 species, but only 16 live in North America. Hummingbirds like bright-colored flowers with lots of nectar, often they are red. Hummingbirds must feed 3 to 5 times per hour and may become reliant on your garden for food, but there may be periods when there are no blossoms from which they can get nectar. Even with a garden of plants, it is a good idea to provide hummingbird feeders.

Never fill your feeders with anything but sugar-water mix of 1 part white sugar to 4 parts water. Do not use food coloring of any kind, and never use molasses, honey, sugar substitutes, powdered, brown sugar or nutrient mixtures (these can develop a fungus which can be fatal to hummingbirds). Wash the feeder each time you refill it. Scrub feeders occasionally with a brush, after a soaking in a mild bleach-water mixture (1 part bleach to 9 parts water), which kills any bacteria in the feeder.

Hummingbirds are very territorial and will defend flowers and feeders from other hummers. If possible, space food sources out of sight from one another, or as far apart as possible, up to 30 feet.

While hummingbirds need nectar, insects, such as aphids, represent the majority of their diet. According to recent research, hummingbirds may have very small brains but excellent memory when it involves food. Scientists in Britain and Canada, have studied the Rufous hummingbird that lives in the Canadian Rockies. The Rufous hummingbird can remember the location of specific flowers and the last time they visited them.

In the birds'€™ feeding grounds, scientists kept track of how frequently the hummingbirds visited eight artificial flowers filled with a sucrose solution. Once the flowers were empty the scientists refilled half after 10 minutes and other half after 20 minutes.

Scientists discovered that the birds returned to the flowers according to the refill schedule. The flowers refilled every ten minutes were visited by the hummingbirds sooner than those refilled every 20 minutes. They believe that the hummingbird'€™s brain has become extremely developed because they travel long distances and do no€™t have time and energy to waste looking for food.

Hummingbirds may visit these blooming plants:

  • Agastache Blue Bayou PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Blue Bayou' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Blue Bayou' PPAF (30)ct Flat Common Name: Anise Hyssop, Hummingbird MintGrowers who have enjoyed the likes of 'Rosie Posie' and 'Peachie Keen' will enjoy the addition of 'Blue Bayou'. This variety matches the performance and hardiness of its...

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  • Agastache Blue Fortune 25 BR Plants

    Agastache 'Blue Fortune' (25) BR Plants

    Agastache 'Blue Fortune' Common name: Hyssop-Anise. Zones 4 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 24 to 36 inches tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Growth rate: Moderate, Easy to grow. A woody-based perennial of the mint family, this giant hyssop cultivar features...

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  • Agastache Mango Tango PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Mango Tango' PP28747 (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Mango Tango' PPAF (30)ct Flat Height: 16-18 Inches, Spread: 14-16 InchesFlower Color: Peach shades, Foliage Color: Green shadesHardiness Zone: 6 - 9Full sun Selected for its shorter habit, ‘Mango Tango’ will also impress you with...

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  • Agastache Peachie Keen PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Peachie Keen' PP25886 (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Peachie Keen' PP25886 (30)ct Flat Common Name: Anise Hyssop ‘Peachie Keen’ bears loads of apricot peach flowers with complementary purplish pink calyxes just at the top of the foliage for a neatly proportional look. Because the...

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  • Agastache Queen Nectarine PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Queen Nectarine' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Queen Nectarine' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® MEANT TO BEE™ Collection (30)ct Flat Common Name: Anise Hyssop, Hummingbird MintThe buzz has already begun over this new collection of Agastache from Proven Winners® Perennials. Members...

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  • Agastache Rosie Posie PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Rosie Posie' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Rosie Posie' PPAF (30)ct Flat Hot pink flowers with magenta purple calyxesBlooms midsummer through early fall in northern zones (earlier in southern zones)Forms a densely compact, ball-shaped clumpHeight: 18-22 inchesZones 6-9 Thirty (30)...

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  • Agastache Royal Raspberry PPAF 30ct Flat

    Agastache 'Royal Raspberry' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Agastache 'Royal Raspberry' PPAF CPBRAF - Proven Winners® MEANT TO BEE™ Collection (30)ct Flat Common Name: Anise Hyssop, Hummingbird MintThe buzz has already begun over this new collection of Agastache from Proven Winners® Perennials. Members...

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  • Ajuga Chocolate Chip 18ct Flat

    Ajuga "Chocolate Chip" (18)ct Flat

    Ajuga "Chocolate Chip" a/k/a Carpenters Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort Zone 4 to 9, maybe 3 to 10, Sun to full shade, at least 3 to 4 hours of sun for best foliage color .Mature foliage height 3 to 4 inch; dwarf...

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  • Ajuga "Chocolate Chip" (4) 1-gallons

    Ajuga "Chocolate Chip" (4) 1-gallons

    Ajuga "Chocolate Chip" (4) 1-gallons a/k/a Carpenters Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort Zone 4 to 9, maybe 3 to 10, Sun to full shade, at least 3 to 4 hours of sun for best foliage color .Mature foliage height 3 to...

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  • Ajuga Chocolate Chip 3.5 inch pot

    Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga "Chocolale Chip" a/k/a Carpenters Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed,Creeping Carpet Bugle, SicklewortZone 4 to 9, maybe 3 to 10,Sun to full shade, at least 3 to 4 hours of sun for best foliage color .Mature foliage height 3 to 4 inch; dwarf habit...

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  • Ajuga r Catlins Giant 3.5 inch pot

    Ajuga r 'Catlin's Giant' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant' a/k/a Giant Carpet Bugle, Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Catlin's Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort.Zone (3)4 to 9, Sun or shade.Mature foliage height 5 to 7 inch, maybe 10 inches. Larger than other Ajugas;fast...

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  • Ajuga r Burgundy Glow 3.5 inch pot

    Ajuga r. 'Burgundy Glow' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' a/k/a Carpenters Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort Zone 3 to 9, maybe 3 to 10 Sun or partial shade (morning sun only). Mature foliage height 3 to 4 inch; fast growing groundcover...

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  • Ajuga reptans Bronze Beauty 10ct Flat

    Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' (10)ct Flat

    Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' a/k/a Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, SicklewortZone 4 to 9, Partial sun (morning only) to full shade.Mature foliage height 3 to 4 inch; low spreading groundcover. Glossy bronze, medium...

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  • Ajuga reptans Bronze Beauty 3.5 inch pot

    Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' (3.5 inch pot)

    Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' a/k/a Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, SicklewortZone 4 to 9, Partial sun (morning only) to full shade.Mature foliage height 3 to 4 inch; low spreading groundcover. Glossy bronze, medium...

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  • Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant 18ct Flat

    Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant' (18)ct Flat

    Ajuga reptans 'Catlins Giant' - Flat a/k/a Giant Carpet Bugle, Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Catlin's Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort. Zone (3)4 to 9, Sun or shade. Mature foliage height 5 to 7 inch, maybe 10 inches. Larger than other...

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  • Alcea Las Vegas 30ct Flat

    Alcea 'Las Vegas' (30)ct Flat

    Alcea 'Las Vegas' (30)ct Flat Hollyhock-Fig Leaf Height: 5-6 Feet, Spread: 18-24 InchesFlower Color: Multicolored, Foliage Color: Green shadesHardiness Zone: 3 - 9Full sun Blooms Early summer “Like the bright colorful lights of Las Vegas inch, this...

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  • Alcea rosea Blacknight 30ct Flat

    Alcea rosea 'Blacknight' (30)ct Flat

    Alcea rosea 'Blacknight' Common Name: hollyhocks. Series Name: Spotlight Series Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 5 to 6 feet tall and 24 inches wide. Growth rate: Rapid. Deep black-purple, single flowers are produced on tall, sturdy stalks in...

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  • Alcea rosea Fiesta Time 30ct Flat

    Alcea rosea 'Fiesta Time' (30)ct Flat

    Alcea rosea 'Fiesta Time' Common Name: hollyhocks. Zones (6)7 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 3 feet tall and 18 to 24 inches wide. Growth rate: Rapid. Vibrant seed selection produces relatively short spikes of double, cerise pink, fringed blossoms...

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  • Alcea rosea Mars Magic 30ct Flat

    Alcea rosea 'Mars Magic' (30)ct Flat

    Alcea rosea 'Mars Magic' Common Name: hollyhocks, Spotlight Series. Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 5 to 6 feet tall and 24 inches wide. Growth rate: Rapid. Bright red, single flowers are produced on tall, sturdy stalks in midsummer. Other than...

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  • Aquilegia EARLYBIRD Purple Blue 30ct Flat

    Aquilegia EARLYBIRD Purple Blue (30)ct Flat

    Aquilegia EARLYBIRD Purple Blue (30)ct Flat Common Name: ColumbineA series of early flowering Columbine from Kieft Seed. Wine purple flowers with indigo blue centers. Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders...

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  • Aquilegia EARLYBIRD Red White 30ct Flat

    Aquilegia EARLYBIRD Red White (30)ct Flat

    Aquilegia EARLYBIRD Red White (30)ct Flat Common Name: ColumbineA series of early flowering Columbine from Kieft Seed. Rose red flowers with white centers. Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also...

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  • Aquilegia KIRIGAMI Mix 30ct Flat

    Aquilegia KIRIGAMI Mix (30)ct Flat

    Aquilegia KIRIGAMI Mix (30)ct Flat Common Name: ColumbineThe KIRIGAMI™ Mix includes blue, red, pink, yellow, and white shades.Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They also have excellent potential...

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  • Aquilegia KIRIGAMI Rose and Pink 30ct Flat

    Aquilegia KIRIGAMI Rose & Pink (30)ct Flat

    Aquilegia KIRIGAMI Rose & Pink (30)ct Flat Common Name: ColumbineKIRIGAMI™ Rose & Pink has flowers with a mix of dark rose and lighter pink shades.Aquilegia is especially lovely when allowed to naturalize in shady, woodland borders. They...

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  • Asclepias t Hello Yellow 30ct Flat

    Asclepias t. 'Hello Yellow' (30)ct Flat

    Asclepias tuberosa 'Hello Yellow' (30)ct Flat Common Name: Butterfly Weed, pleurisy root. Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Herbaceous perennial. Offers three months of golden yellow blooms from early through late...

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  • Asclepias tuberosa 25 BR Plants

    Asclepias tuberosa (25) BR Plants

    Asclepias tuberosa Common Name: Butterfly Weed, pleurisy root. Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Herbaceous perennial. This hassle-free perennial will provide three months of tangerine orange blooms (occasionally...

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  • Asclepias tuberosa 30ct Flat

    Asclepias tuberosa (30)ct Flat

    Asclepias tuberosa Common Name: Butterfly Weed, pleurisy root. Zones 3 to 9. Full sun. Plants reach 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Herbaceous perennial. This hassle-free perennial will provide three months of tangerine orange blooms (occasionally...

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  • Buddleia Glass Slippers PPAF30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Glass Slippers' PPAF(30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Glass Slippers' PPAF(30)ct Flat Part of the MONARCH CollectionSilvery green foliage forms a low, wide spreading cushionIcy periwinkle blue blossoms blend beautifully with the silvery foliageBlooms late summer into early fallHeight: 3 feetZones...

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  • Buddleia Gold Drop PPAF 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Gold Drop' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Gold Drop' PPAF  (30)ct Flat HUMDINGER® Collection Common Name: Butterfly BushThis new addition to the HUMDINGER® Collection shares the same compact habit and shorter stature as the other members. Purple flower panicles are...

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  • Buddleia Grand Cascade PP30868 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' PP30868 (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Grand Cascade' PP30868 (30)ct Flat Common Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer LilacThink all Buddleia look the same? Think again! Unlike the typical Butterfly Bush, the panicles on this flowering shrub cascade downward, similar to the look of weeping...

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  • Buddleia Lilac Cascade PPAF 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Lilac Cascade' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Lilac Cascade' PPAF (30)ct Flat Cascade CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer LilacJust like the others of the Cascade series, the habit of this Butterfly Bush has panicles that cascade downward like a waterfall. 12-18" huge, puffy...

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  • Buddleia Princess Pink PPAF 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Princess Pink' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Princess Pink' PPAF - MONARCH® Collection (30)ct Flat Common Name: Butterfly Bush, Summer LilacA fresh shade of light pink for the MONARCH® Collection! 8' long, light appleblossom pink flower panicles are produced above a round habit of...

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  • Buddleia Queen of Hearts PPAF30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Queen of Hearts' PPAF(30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Queen of Hearts' PPAF(30)ct Flat Part of the MONARCH CollectionLarge 7 to 9 feet, vibrant magenta red flower paniclesFlowers point upward and outward from the top of the plant to the bottomPlant is short and compact, forming a full, rounded...

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  • Buddleia Violet Cascade PPAF 30ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Violet Cascade' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Buddleia 'Violet Cascade' PPAF (30)ct Flat Cascade CollectionCommon Name: Butterfly BushThis plant is perfect for late season flower color! 'Violet Cascade' has the same cascading habit as the other members of the series, but with deep purple, cascading...

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  • Campanula c Rapido Blue 30ct Flat

    Campanula c. 'Rapido Blue' (30)ct Flat

    Campanula c. 'Rapido Blue' (30)ct Flat Bellflower-Carpathian Height: 5-7 Inches, Spread: 5-8 InchesFlower Color: Blue Shades, Foliage Color: Green shadesFull sun to Part shade Blooms Late spring - Late summer One of the earliest blooming Campanula...

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  • Campanula c Rapido White 30ct Flat

    Campanula c. 'Rapido White' (30)ct Flat

    Campanula c. 'Rapido White' (30)ct Flat Bellflower-Carpathian Height: 5-7 Inches, Spread: 5-8 InchesFlower Color: White Shades, Foliage Color: Green shadesFull sun to Part shade Blooms Late spring - Late summer One of the earliest blooming Campanula...

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  • Campanula g Angel Bells PPAF 30ct Flat

    Campanula g. 'Angel Bells' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Campanula g. 'Angel Bells' PPAF (30)ct Flat Common Name: Clustered BellflowerLooking for a no-fuss perennial? Try 'Church Bells', a new clustered bellflower that's especially refined in terms of performance and flower quality. Well-formed clusters of...

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  • Campanula g Church Bells PPAF 30ct Flat

    Campanula g. 'Church Bells' PPAF (30)ct Flat

    Campanula g. 'Church Bells' PPAF (30)ct Flat Common Name: Clustered BellflowerLooking for a no-fuss perennial? Try 'Church Bells', a new clustered bellflower that's especially refined in terms of performance and flower quality. Well-formed clusters of...

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  • Clematis Rain Dance PPAF 10 Plants

    Clematis 'Rain Dance' PPAF (10) Plants

    Clematis 'Rain Dance' PPAF (10) Plants Common Name: Bush Clematis Incredibly large (2½-3'), outward facing indigo blue flowers with darker midribs and lighter margins. Although this is a non-vining Clematis, the plant will benefit from support,...

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  • Clematis Stand by Me PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Clematis 'Stand by Me' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Clematis 'Stand by Me' PPAF Common Name: Bush ClematisA new look in Clematis! This non-vining Clematis is completely herbaceous, meaning that it dies back to the ground at the end of the growing season. Blue bell-shaped flowers appear from late May to...

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  • Clematis Violet Stardust PPAF 25 BR Plants

    Clematis 'Violet Stardust' PPAF (25) BR Plants

    Clematis 'Violet Stardust' PPAF (25) BR Plants Common Name: Bush ClematisThis broad leaved hybrid Clematis is a cross between two distinct species, giving it a unique look and performance in the garden. The clump is covered with a profusion of small 1...

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  • Crocosmia Lucifer 25 BR Plants

    Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (25) BR Plants

    Crocosmia 'Lucifer' Common Name: Montbretia. Zone: 5 to 9. Full Sun to part shade. Height: 36 to 42 inches tall, spread 12 to 18 inches. Moderate growth, clump-forming plant from bulbs or corms. Beginning in midsummer and continuing thru early fall,...

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  • Crocosmia Prince of Orange 25 BR Plants

    Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' (25) BR Plants

    Crocosmia 'Prince of Orange' (25) BR Plants Developed for its exceptional seed pods in fallVivid red-orange blossoms with distinctive, burgundy speckled, gold centerUpright clump of dark green, sword-like foliageBlooms midsummer through late...

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