Hummingbird Plants Plants For Sale In Kent

An excellent and easy hybrid Cuphea that flowers nearly non-stop from spring through fall. In the portion of its range where freezes occur it can be grown as an annual or if protected with a mulch it is generally reliably perennial well into zone 8.

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. The compact habit and exceptional flower power of this little perennial Salvia should...

If your Salvia or Sage starts to look unkempt in mid to late summer consider giving it a light shearing or remove the spent flowering spikes to help promote new growth and flower production.

This is a moderately drought resistant annual once well-established but average moisture and good drainage will produce the greatest abundance of flowers. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.

It is even listed as being suitable for xeriscaping. The Firecracker Fern is also known as the Coral Fountain Plant as it looks like a fountain of green, fine textured stems covered in colorful tubular flowers originating from a central point.

A compact growing selection of Red Ruellia, Ragin' Cajun makes a great filler in mixed containers or as a perennial in the garden. Attracts hummingbirds and bees. Ragin' Cajun Red Ruellia was discovered and introduced by Dupont Nursery in the heat and...

Heleniums or Sneezeweeds are North American native perennials of which Mariachi Salsa is likely a hybrid selection that was discovered in England and then brought back to the US for our enjoyment.

For an excellent article on Amsonias click the "More Info from Universities..." link below to read a comparative study from the Chicago Botanic Gardens written by Richard G. With more moisture they can tolerate more sun but will likely prefer a more shaded...

Provide good drainage and fertile, average moist soil in partial to filtered sun for the best results. Iochroma, Tubeflower, or Mini Angel's Trumpets flower on new growth so keep them growing and healthy for and endless display.

Periodic deadheading is not required but may help to keep the plants looking fresher. Light clear blue, 2" tubular blooms are borne on tall spikes from Spring to Fall on this vigorous perennial.

Purple Firespike also makes an easy tropical looking container plant for the porch and patio and can be overwintered indoors where not hardy. The flowers attract hummingbirds and larger butterflies.

This large and robust Physostegia is typically found in consistently moist to wet areas growing in ditches and along stream banks in western Louisiana and eastern Texas. Finger False Dragonhead is a rare species that seems quite happy in average garden...

The 1" long flowers are well suited for pollination by hummingbirds, butterflies, and long tongued bees. Who knew you could get such a rich dark purple from Salvia greggii ?! Loads of royal purple, 2-lipped tubular flowers are born in from spring to fall...

A vigorous tender herbaceous plant with very large tropical foliage and square stems that can easily reach 6-9' high and may grow to 15' high becoming tree-like in its native habitat.

Perfectly suited to dry gravelly or sandy soils in a full sun position whether in containers or in the ground. A small amount of leaf drop during or immediately preceding shipping or complete defoliation may occur during prolonged periods of drought or...

Excellent for hummingbirds. Fuzzy Bolivian Sage is a vigorous perennial Salvia with large deep green tropical looking foliage on a vigorous plant that can reach 4' high by the end of summer.

If it gets too large for it's space or container it can certainly be pruned back and will begin flowering again in just a few weeks under good conditions. Spikes of fuzzy, glowing red tubular blooms are borne from summer to frost attracting hummingbirds...

Several spikes may emerge from the blue-green rosettes of established plants. The nectar rich flowers of the Red Yucca are adored by hummingbirds and other pollinators. A durable and drought tolerant Texas native.

The compact and repeat flowering habits of this Lily of the Nile lend it to use as low maintenance container plants as well as in the garden and landscape. The Lily of the Nile is a long-lived reliable clump forming perennial that makes a wonderful addition...

Provide excellent drainage and moderate amounts of sunlight for the best results. Somewhat resistant to periodic drought once well-established but prefers average moisture during the growing season.

Initially collected near Monterrey, Mexico by David Creech, Ray Jordan, and Lynn Lowery, Texas Pink Skullcap has taken Texas by storm since that time and can be found in gardens throughout the state.

Provide good drainage and fertile, average moist soil in partial to filtered sun for the best results. Iochroma, Tubeflower, or Mini Angel's Trumpets flower on new growth so keep them growing and healthy for and endless display

Nodding Beardtongue flowers at the same time as our native Coreopsis and they bring out the best in each other when planted together. Provide this native Penstemon with a well-drained soil but it will do well in average garden soils with average moisture.

As well mannered in the garden as it name implies Miss Manners Physostegia stays in a tidy clump. In summer it produces dense spikes of tubular white flowers atop sturdy stems that attract a variety of pollinators including hummingbirds.This is a hardy,...

Provide a full to mostly sunny position and a well-drained, average moist soil for the best results. Image courtesy of Spring Valley Greenhouse. Dropmore Scarlet is an old and popular selection of Brown's Honeysuckle that is also a hit with hummingbirds...

Our start originated from our good friends at SFA Gardens via the good folks at San Antonio Botanic Gardens. This rare and imperiled Physostegia is typically found in consistently moist to wet areas growing in ditches and along stream banks.

For a hardy perennial vine, check out its cousin the Firecracker Vine , Manettia cordifolia . The Brazilian Firecracker Vine produces a profusion of red-orange, yellow-tipped tubular flowers throughout the year on this dainty tropical twining vine.