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Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds And Butterflies

Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden can be a delightful way to enjoy the beauty and benefits of these pollinators. Here are some flowers known to attract both hummingbirds and butterflies:

Hummingbirds

  1. Hibiscus: With large, colorful blooms, hibiscus plants are a favorite for hummingbirds.
  2. Trumpet Vine: This climbing plant produces bright, trumpet-shaped flowers that are perfect for hummingbird bills.
  3. Salvia: Salvias come in many colors and have tubular flowers that are excellent for feeding hummingbirds.
  4. Bee Balm (Monarda): These fragrant flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and are also beneficial to bees.
  5. Fuchsia: Known for its dangling, tubular flowers, fuchsia is a magnet for hummingbirds.
  6. Cardinal Flower: The bright red flowers of the cardinal flower are particularly attractive to hummingbirds.

Butterflies

  1. Butterfly Bush (Buddleja): As the name suggests, this bush produces masses of flowers that attract butterflies.
  2. Milkweed (Asclepias): Essential for the lifecycle of monarch butterflies, milkweed flowers are also attractive to many other butterfly species.
  3. Coneflower (Echinacea): These long-lasting flowers are a favorite for butterflies and also have medicinal properties.
  4. Lantana: With clusters of brightly colored flowers, lantana is highly attractive to butterflies.
  5. Zinnias: These easy-to-grow annuals produce a plethora of blooms that are loved by butterflies.
  6. Verbena: Producing clusters of small flowers, verbena is another butterfly favorite.

Both Hummingbirds and Butterflies

  1. Petunia: Annual petunias, especially the red and purple varieties, are attractive to both.
  2. Snapdragon: These flowers have a unique shape and are available in many colors, appealing to both.
  3. Lavender: The fragrant flowers of lavender attract both hummingbirds and butterflies, while also being a great herb.
  4. Phlox: Both annual and perennial varieties of phlox offer nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies.
  5. Columbine: Their unique, nectar-rich flowers attract both hummingbirds and butterflies.

When planning your garden, keep in mind that these creatures are also attracted to other features such as water sources (like bird baths or small ponds) and places to perch and rest. Including a variety of flowers that bloom at different times of the year will help ensure a steady supply of nectar for these beautiful pollinators.