Hummingbird Flowers

Firespike is an evergreen shrub that forms clumps that increase at a very moderate rate from short root suckers. Growth habit is upright on mostly unbranched stems, so the plant normally grows taller than it does wide, topping out at anywhere from 4 to...

In mid-spring, cut back the old foliage nearly to the ground. Agastache is a great place to start. Fertilizer is usually not necessary, although it is never a bad idea to work a couple of handfuls of compost around the plant as flower stalks develop.

Seeds can be planted outside after last frost. It will even tolerate drought conditions once it is established.Above photos by Dave's Garden members, tubbss5(top-pink/white), Thaumaturg(center-pink)hicochi3 (yellow/pink), Anitabry2 (top-pink/yellow),...

It is considered to be cold hardy into zone 9 and may survive temperatures down to about 25 o F for short periods if given appropriate protection for the rest of us it makes a wonderful free flowering annual.

Clusters of deep red, 1" long tubular blooms are borne in whorls around the arching green stems. Red Rocket is excellent for hummingbirds and flowers continuously throughout the warmer months and possibly year round in tropical settings.

Where not hardy it is easily maintained as a container plant. For more information see " Cape Honeysuckle " from Texas A&M's Aggie Horticulture's Ornamentals for the Texas Gulf Coast.

Soft pumpkin-orange upward facing tubular blooms are borne on an upright to spreading deciduous shrub. As the name implies, Hummingbirds enjoy the nectar of this shrub. A tough Texas native and is drought tolerant once established.

It is tropical and is sensitive to temperatures below 32 o F so it has almost no invasive potential in zones 8 and colder. Egg yolk yellow to pastel orange flowers emerge from spikes of red and green bracts and may be produced nearly throughout the year.

An unusual plant rarely found for sale in the US, Giant Blue African Salvia produces spikes, up to 16" high, of blue to purple, up to 2" long, hooded, two-lipped, tubular, lightly fragrant flowers throughout the warmer months of the year.

In zone 9 well established plants may suffer some freeze damage but normally return if they are given a protected position and are provided with a winter mulch. A beautiful clear yellow Cape Honeysuckle that produces masses of 2" tubular flowers in large...

An excellent choice for a bog garden or any average moist garden soil. Like the rest of the members its genus it is typically found in moist to wet areas growing along stream banks and ditches.

May reseed but never seems to be aggressive, deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings. This is also a good choice for wildflower gardens. Nodding Beardtongue flowers at the same time as our native Coreopsis and they bring out the best in each other when...

It is a clump forming perennial but stems may root where they touch bare soil. The Coral Firecracker Fern produces loads of 1" coral-pink tubular flowers that are born in large loose clusters throughout the warmer months of the year or nearly year round...

Hot Lips Salvia is a hybrid and is neither a true Autumn Sage or Little Leaf Sage but offers the best of both and attracts a variety of pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and larger bees.

It has been known to spread by rhizomes but under most conditions stays neatly where it's put and where hardy will return year after year. Provide full to partial sun with average drainage with average moisture for best results.

Welch's article " Autumn Sage: Salvia greggii " from the Texas Cooperative Extension. For more information on growing Salvia greggii and its hybrids see Dr. William C. Dr. Welch is a Landscape Horticulturist at Texas A&M.

Spikes of sunny yellow tubular flowers are borne nearly continuously from spring to frost atop fragrant blue-gray foliage. These plants have plenty of flower power and will revel in the heat and sun of summer producing a nearly endless display of color.

A tough and durable S Florida native that can be grown as a perennial in the northern parts of its range. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.

Bidwill's Coral Tree is a hybrid of our native Mamou Bean, Erythrina herbacea, and the tropical Crybaby Tree, Erythrina crista-galli, combining the best features of both parents. Conical spikes of deep red, 3" long tubular flowers are produced nearly...

The only real problems it seems to have is being planted too deeply or it may rot if exposed to poor drainage. Deadheading, by cutting the flower stalk all the way back, is said to help promote flowering especially with the repeat flowering types.

Red Hot, a.k.a. Red Spreader, is a lower growing and more spreading form of Turk's Cap with slightly larger red flowers that was selected by plantsman Greg Grant who also developed Pam Puryear's Pink, and Big Momma.

The unusual flowers are produced in large clusters and are born from spring to summer. An uncommon, but beautiful native perennial, producing upward facing coral-red tubular buds that open to show off the star-like flowers with a creamy yellow to greenish...

Even though this species is native to more desert like climates it can tolerate typical rainfall in the Southeastern US with few issues as long as the soil is well-drained. Fiery orange, yellow, deep cobalt blue along with reds and near purples adorn...

It is possible for the Red Buckeye to reach 30' high although 12-15' is typical. Give this shrub plenty of room as they seem to grow larger in the garden than is commonly found in the wild.

If well-established Firespike is generally considered hardy well into zone 8B. Tall spikes of purple narrow tubular flowers that open to display reflexing narrow petals are produced mainly from fall through spring but may be produced anytime of year under...

Periodic deadheading will help keep them looking clean as well as helping to extend the flowering season. David's Garden Phlox was a chance seedling discovered and selected by F.M. Mooreberry and named for her husband.

Image courtesy of Spring Valley Greenhouse. Provide a full to mostly sunny position and a well-drained, average moist soil for the best results. Clusters of scarlet tubular flowers with orange throats are produced from late spring to fall on this easy...