Hummingbird Plants Plants For Sale In Alabama

These are deer resistant plants with a long flowering season and are sure to attract any and all pollinators that can reach the nectar reward of its tubular flowers. 'Best of Variety' award at Penn State 2017 trials.

Finger False Dragonhead is a rare species that seems quite happy in average garden settings where it readily multiplies by rhizomes. Producing large, often branched, clusters of large pink tubular flowers in summer atop sturdy 4-7' high stems with narrow...

We have seen the Brazilian Firecracker Vine withstand the mildest winters in zone 8B. Few other vines have the flower power that these vines do once they are established. Provide a moderately fertile, well-drained soil and a full to mostly sunny location...

In hot summer climates we find that the foliage remains the darkest green where it gets mostly shade but good indirect sunlight is required for healthy growth. Yellow Barleria makes for an easy to grow container plant in areas where frosts and freezes...

The Dwarf Pink (or Red) Powderpuff Tree produces showy red Mimosa like flowers continuously throughout the year. A.k.a. Dwarf Red Powder Puff This small to medium sized naturally evergreen tropical shrub makes a wonderful container plant where not hardy...

Maintenance for Kniphofia is minimal. In spring, once the danger of hard frosts and freezes has past, the damaged foliage can be cut back to about 3". Deadheading, by cutting the flower stalk all the way back, is said to help promote flowering especially...

Deadheading, by cutting the flower stalk all the way back, is said to help promote flowering especially with the repeat flowering types. Maintenance for Kniphofia is minimal. Attracts hummingbirds and other long-tongued pollinators.

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers.

Naturally an evergreen, shrub-like perennial in frost free locations it can also be grown as a die-back perennial into zone 8 if given winter protection such as a mulch. If well-established Firespike is generally considered hardy well into zone 8B.

Turk's Cap are native to portions of the southern US although they have been passed around so much in southern gardens it may be hard to say just where anymore. Where they don't freeze back, a hard late-winter pruning will act as a renewal and may help...

Easy and enjoyable. Also known as Sandhill Bluestar it is more tolerant of drier sites than other Bluestars once established. Unlike most other Bluestars it is short rhizomatous but is not invasive or aggressive and develops into a small tight colony...

Where not hardy it is easily maintained as a container plant. 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.

Small enough for containers and small trellises and short fences. Large clusters of tubular buds open to show off the fragrant, widely flaring, white tubular flowers that mature through primrose to deep yellow.Honey Baby Honeysuckle was selected for its...

Provide a moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. In the northern portions of its hardiness range, USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 8, the Fuzzy Bolivian Sage should be provided with a breathable winter mulch such as pine straw.

Provide this native Penstemon with a well-drained soil but it will do well in average garden soils with average moisture. Nodding Penstemon produces loose spikes of 1" light pink to nearly lavender tubular flowers in spring.

Provide your Killer Cranberry Salvia, a.k.a. Littleleaf Sage, with good drainage and ample sunlight for the best performance and a winter mulch in the cooler portions of its growing range.

Attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. A rosette forming herbaceous perennial to biennial, the Red Cardinal Flower is commonly found along stream banks, marshes, and bogs but will perform well in average to wet garden soils.

Great for hanging baskets, mixed containers, or in the front of the garden. Clusters of fuchsia pink, 1 1/2", tubular blooms are borne throughout most of the year on this beautiful tropical trailing perennial.

Where not hardy it is easily maintained as a container plant. 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.

Provide a breathable winter mulch and good drainage in areas where winters drop below freezing for any length of time to help ensure its return. It is naturally an arching to upright shrub-like perennial that remains evergreen in the warmer portions of...

While Hummingbirds and Sulphur Butterflies add color and motion. Large clusters of fiery orange tubular blooms are borne from summer through fall on this vigorous tropical shrub. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent...

An easy perennial suitable for naturalizing and as an informal ground cover. Like most Physostegias this one is commonly found in moderately moist areas. An easy and reliable native perennial that enjoys moist areas and attracts a variety of pollinators.

Attracts butterflies and other pollinators and makes a long lasting cut flower as well. Pinching back in spring will produce fuller, more floriferous plants. Heleniums should be cut back after flowering.

We received 'Pretty In Pink' Iochroma as shared cuttings from Meg Green a top horticulturist at UGA and Harriet Green a longtime friend and Louisiana Master Gardener. In mild winter regions, like zone 9B-11, Iochromas may become deciduous during the cold...

This dwarf Powderpuff also makes a low maintenance container plant. Keeping plants dryer in late summer, fall and into winter will better help them tolerate extreme cold. This is also one way to keep the plant smaller for container culture.

Salvia leucantha 's excellent drought tolerance makes it a good choice for containers and xeriscapes. Mexican Sage Bush does best where it has excellent drainage, particularly in winter and mulching can help ensure its hardiness in questionable areas.

Dr. Neil Odenwald states that "This is an old perennial that has been grown for many years in gardens across the land." "not that particular about where it will grow.” " This is a good choice for the cottage garden.” Images courtesy of North Creek...