{"id":6962,"date":"2014-08-01T17:44:14","date_gmt":"2014-08-01T21:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nycupcake.com\/?p=6962"},"modified":"2014-08-01T18:38:04","modified_gmt":"2014-08-01T22:38:04","slug":"hummingbird-garden-with-perennials-annuals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nycupcake.com\/?p=6962","title":{"rendered":"Hummingbird Garden with Perennials & Annuals"},"content":{"rendered":"

I started gardening in 2004, creating a perennial raised-bed garden (always remember that raised beds need extra watering!).\u00a0 When my husband and I returned from our Cape May trip early June, after discovering the presence of hummingbirds, I decided to read more on the topic (a resource post will follow this one).\u00a0 Transforming my old perennial garden into a hummingbird garden has been a great source of joy for me!\u00a0 Through this process, I’ve rediscovered my passion for gardening; sadly I had abandoned my perennial garden for a few years minus some basic pruning, post Fall & winter cleanup, and fertilizing (meaning there were no new plant installations\/landscaping for a while).\u00a0 Even with the recent new plant additions, I have kept a few of my previous perennials, namely Dragon’s Blood, daylily, bleeding hearts, and miniature roses.\u00a0 The others since have been transferred to a neighboring garden patch which we usually refer to as “The Bowling Pin” because of its shape.\u00a0 I saw a question posted to The Hummingbird Society<\/a> Facebook site<\/a> (hope you will decide to join!) regarding the perfect zone-specific plants and flowers to establish in one’s garden to successfully attract these birds.\u00a0 My best advice is to consult with your local nursery; they can be a wealth of information and you will have the confidence in knowing your purchase will have a higher potential to thrive in your garden.\u00a0 I know, shameless plug here to support your local small business, but you know how much I love small businesses ;)!\u00a0 My local nursery even had a printout highlighting perennials versus annuals (was very thankful for this list)!<\/p>\n

The following are for Zone 6 <\/strong>(keep in mind these are dependent on sunlight and water conditions in your garden):<\/strong><\/p>\n

Astilbe<\/strong>
\n Beard’s Tongue<\/strong>
\n Bee Balm<\/strong>
\n Begonia<\/strong>
\n Blue Indigo<\/strong>
\n Bugleweed<\/strong>
\n Butterfly Weed<\/strong>
\n Canna<\/strong>
\n Cleome<\/strong>
\n Columbine<\/strong>
\n Coral Bells<\/strong>
\n Dahlia<\/strong>
\n Delphinium<\/strong>
\n Foxglove<\/strong>
\n Fuchsia<\/strong>
\n Garden Phlox<\/strong>
\n Gayfeather<\/strong>
\n Geranium<\/strong>
\n Gladiola<\/strong>
\n Hollyhock<\/strong>
\n Honeysuckle<\/strong>
\n Hosta<\/strong>
\n Impatiens<\/strong>
\n Joe-Pye-Weed<\/strong>
\n Lantana<\/strong>
\n Lily<\/strong>
\n Lupine<\/strong>
\n Morning Glory<\/strong>
\n Monkshood<\/strong>
\n Montbrieta<\/strong>
\n Nasturtium<\/strong>
\n Pentas<\/strong>
\n Petunia<\/strong>
\n Pincushion<\/strong>
\n Red-Hot Poker<\/strong>
\n Red Valerian<\/strong>
\n Rose Mallow<\/strong>
\n Sage<\/strong>
\n Snapdragon<\/strong>
\n Sweet William<\/strong>
\n Turtlehead<\/strong>
\n Verbena<\/strong>
\n Veronica<\/strong>
\n Zinnia<\/strong><\/p>\n

There may be more hummingbird-attractive plants I have not included on my list; I don’t consider it comprehensive since I’m still learning like you.\u00a0 I will try to update as I encounter them in the future.\u00a0 I hope this list will be helpful to all of you in Zone 6!\u00a0 Seems like nectar-producing species, red (hummers can see color), and\/or tubular-shaped flowers (in which they typically find their bugs of choice here) are the way to go ;).\u00a0 Remember to set out your nectar feeder(s) and keep them very clean and full.\u00a0 The hummingbirds will become more and more reliant as nectar-producing flowers diminsh with the progression through summer into autumn.\u00a0\u00a0 Also, place your feeders near these hummer-friendly plants.\u00a0 Hummingbirds love a place in which they can enjoy opportunities for shade, part sun, full sun, and cover (mature trees & shrubs) as a protection against potential danger.\u00a0 I suspect this is why they’ve chosen to remain in our garden for this reason.<\/p>\n

Below, is a picture of my hummingbird garden in the middle of its transformation, enjoy =)…<\/p>\n

As always, happy gardening!<\/p>\n

*Photocredit:<\/strong> NYCupcake<\/p>\n

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