Date: 5/2/25 12:22 pm From: Angela Dimmitt via CTBirds <ctbirds...> Subject: [CT Birds] Re: Best hanging plant for hummingbirds
I'll second Joe's recommendations - and Cuphea David Verity flowers into fall (it's woody like a perennial but does not overwinter - may grow too big for a planter).
Angela Dimmitt
New Milford
On Friday, May 2, 2025 at 02:48:26 PM EDT, Joe Bear via CTBirds <ctbirds...> wrote:
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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