Date: 5/2/25 11:48 am From: Joe Bear via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Best hanging plant for hummingbirds
Rob,
I’d highly recommend Cuphea, aka firecracker plant or cigar plant. Look for David Verity or Vermillionaire cultivars. I’ve been using it for years and would say it’s my #2 annual for hummingbirds, with Salvia Amistad being an easy #1.
Joe
Date: 5/2/25 6:04 am
From: Rob Ballinger via CTBirds <ctbirds...>
Subject: [CT Birds]
Hi all,
I'm curious of what you all think is the best hanging plant for
hummingbirds. The yard has many natives (and non-natives) for the
hummingbirds, 3 feeders are hanging (in an attempt to reduce conflicts) so
this plant's merely a supplement and it's primary job is to look good on
our deck but I also want hummingbirds to use it. We tend toward a fuchsia
and have done mixed plants. What's your favorite?
Thanks,
Rob Ballinger - Clinton
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