Re: hummingbirds
- Subject: Re: hummingbirds
- From: I* H*
- Date: Tue, 04 Sep 2001 23:10:02 -0400
Think honeysuckle!
Isabelle Hayes
Bob & Georgia Parker wrote:
>
> At 12:04 AM 09/02/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> >I've been fairly successful at attracting butterflies to my garden, but
> >haven't had much luck with hummingbirds. (snip)
> >the salvia I planted this year might do it, but no luck.>>
>
> No, they never showed interest in our salvia either.
> Monarda! This is where they spent most of their time, and we have all the
> traditional hummer plants (coral bells, geranium, impatiens, etc.). We
> have seen them visit other plants, but the big winner here is monarda. The
> Marshills Delight, especially, seemed to draw them.
>
> Here is a site which is devoted to hummers, and should give you tips on any
> questions you have about attracting them and keeping them happy.
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