Plants for a Hummingbird Garden

Hummingbirds like to have certain plants that they feed on. When you plant a garden with plants that hummingbirds like then you have a hummingbird garden. Hummingbirds are pleasant birds to have around since they are small and very beautiful. Hummingbirds are colorful, active birds that brighten up a garden when they are in it. When you get the chance to see a hummingbird in motion it always seems very special since it is not seen all that often. Hummingbirds love certain varieties of flowering plants. Many people love to have places that hummingbirds enjoy because it increases there chances of seeing a hummingbird.

Lobelia is a flowering plant that hummingbirds love to hover around. Butterflies also love to be around lobelia plants. You can plant lobelia plants in a garden or you can have them in a pot. When you have lobelia plants you have a better chance of viewing hummingbirds.

Hydrangeas are a beautiful bush like plant that attracts hummingbirds. The hydrangea plant has heads of flowers in big six inch balls. Hydrangeas are a carefree plant that is stunning and thrives well in a sunny location. Hummingbirds love to dart around the large heads of flowers on the hydrangea plant and look for a meal. When you plant several hydrangea plants in a row you can form a very nice hedge.

Geraniums are lovely flowers that make saucer shaped blooms. The geranium is a velvety flower that comes in many varieties. Hummingbirds love to eat from the flowers of the geranium plant. Geraniums are hardy and grow well in sunny locations.

Coreopsis is an unusual daisy like flowers. They are a perennial that blooms all summer. The leaves of the coreopsis are delicate and fernlike. The coreopsis is good in a hanging basket or in mixed containers with other hardy, draught resistant plants. Hummingbirds love coreopsis.

Hummingbirds also love hibiscus flowers. Hibiscus plants have a exotic beautiful flower that is good at providing nectar for hummingbirds. Hibiscus flowers have a tropical look to them yet they are a hardy plant that hummingbirds love.