This is a public-interest archive. Personal data is pseudonymized and retained under GDPR Article 89.

Re: Indian paintbrush-castillegia coccinea

Heather
All the plants you listed are great hummer plants. I know many species of
butterflies utilize Indian Paintbrush, but I personally haven't witnessed
hummers.  Try Red Buckeye, Coral Honeysuckle, Turks Cap, Monarda sp, Coral Bean,
Larkspur, Ruellia sp. Many non aggressive non natives are excellent sources, as
you are probably well aware of, and being in zone 6 you have little to worry
about from these non natives causing environmental problems. Just remember
species from the following families are main sources: Mint, Mallow, Buttercup,
Acanthus. Parsley or carrot family members are important for they provide food
in a different way. Many tiny insects are found in the inflorescence which
provide food for the young. Hope this helps.
Tim Kiphart
Heather Carter wrote:

> Hello, this is Heather Carter from northwest Ohio-zone 6. I have been adding
> native plants to my garden in hopes of attracting hummingbirds.  I have
> trumpet creeper, cardinal flower, jewelweed, and columbine.  Recently, I've
> found a source for Indian paintbrush seeds. I have read this is a good
> hummer plant,that it's native and that it likes moist,sandy soil.  Is this
> correct? Does anyone have information on getting it to grow from seed? Can
> it tolerate clay or shade?  Also, any other suggestions for native hummer
> plants would be appreciated.
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> To sign-off this list, send email to majordomo@mallorn.com with the
> message text UNSUBSCRIBE PRAIRIE

---------------------------------------------------------------------
To sign-off this list, send email to majordomo@mallorn.com with the
message text UNSUBSCRIBE PRAIRIE
Other Mailing lists | Author Index | Date Index | Subject Index | Thread Index