Re: hummingbirds


Thanks for the hummingbird suggestions.  I have found that ours don't seem 
to be terribly interested in the "traditional" flowers.  Or, maybe I just 
have the wrong varieties!  This year I had petunias, agastache, phlox, 
ixora, cannas...no heuchera (at least not that bloomed), monarda, or 
tiarella, however.  May try some of those for next year.

I find it interesting that Allen says they won't feed on nectar more than 2 
days old.  I only clean out my feeders once a week, at most.  And our little 
visitors seem to be much more attracted to the feeders than to the flowers.

I really want to plant flowers that they like; I only have 2 feeders, and 
they don't seem inclined to share much, so I thought the right flowers might 
provide enough for everyone.

They are absolutely hysterical to watch, aren't they?  I was perched on a 
rock wall, leaning over to deadhead some flowers the other day, and one 
zoomed right past my nose.  I'm sure I looked pretty funny trying to keep my 
balance, but it certainly startled me!  Every evening when I sit out on the 
deck and watch them swooping around and playing tag, I have to giggle at 
them.

Anyway, the suggestions were quite helpful, especially the specific 
varieties.  I'll try some of them.

Nancy Lowe
Arkansas, zone 7


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