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Margie Griffith Salvia, Sage
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. From large dense clusters of light green calyxes emerge large, velvety purple tubular flowers at the ends of tall sturdy...
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Donna L. Dittman, Louisiana
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Firecracker Vine
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

It is much more garden friendly and probably actually flowers more and for a longer period than Cypress Vine. The bright red 2" tubular blooms of the Firecracker Vine are born in profusion from summer to fall on this vigorous but small growing perennial...
  • Native To / Origin: S America
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10,11
  • Grows To: 8-12'H
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Red Buckeye, Red Horse Chestnut
Prices start at : 17.99 USD

Moderately drought resistant once well-established with few pests and diseases. The Red Buckeye was selected as the Georgia Native Plant Society's 2014 Plant of the Year! Click here to read an excellent article about this plant from the Georgia Native...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 5,6,7,8,9
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types although good drainage is generally key to longevity.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Trumpet Creeper
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Use as an espalier, allow it to climb a sturdy fence, or cover an arbor. The last image, or furthest to the right, provides a comparison of the common orange flowered Trumpet Creeper at top, Ruby Red center, and Mango Yellow bottom.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: US - native to all but a handful of states
  • Soil & Moisture: Adaptable to most soil types if they are not overly wet. Average moisture but drought tolerant once established.
  • Grows To: 20-40'H x 6-10'W
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mexican Fire Bush, Scarlet Bush, Hummingbird Bush
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

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.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  • Native To / Origin: US-FL, Central & S America
  • Indoor Light: High
  • Grows To: 4-8'H x 4-6'W
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Yellow Barleria, Giant Shrimp Plant, Giant Yellow Justicia
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Spikes of brilliant yellow, funnel shaped flowers are produced on new growth throughout the year on this naturally evergreen, tropical shrub-like perennial. In containers it generally remains smaller but periodic tipping in mid to late spring will help...
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10, 11
  • Outdoor Light: Shaded conditions in hot summer climates, More sun in cooler climates
  • Native To / Origin: Central America - Columbia, southern Mexico
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, fertile, well-drained soils. Do not keep soggy or overly wet.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Orange Aphelandra
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

Candelabra-like spikes of orange bracts that subtend rich orangey coral colored 2" tubular flowers that are designed for hummingbird pollination are produced throughout much of the year on this tropical beauty.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11, (9?)
  • Grows To: 2-4'H+ x 2-3'W+
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Native To / Origin: South or Central America - this may be a garden hybrid
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Nodding Penstemon, Loose Flowered Penstemon, Beardtongue
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

May reseed but never seems to be aggressive, deadhead to prevent unwanted seedlings. This is also a good choice for wildflower gardens. A drought tolerant clump forming native perennial with a tidy habit that attracts Hummingbirds, butterflies, and multitude...
  • Native To / Origin: US-South East and South Central
  • Outdoor Light: Part Sun
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Cardinal Flower, Red Cardinal Flower
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

2-3' high spikes of glowing scarlet tubular flowers are produced in late spring or summer on this US native wildflower. The Cardinal Flower prefers light or filtered shade under average moisture conditions generally requiring more moisture in sunnier...
  • Grows To: 18-36''H x 12''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Wet to consistently moist soils including bogs and swampy conditions.
  • Outdoor Light: Part shade, Light shade, *Part sun, *Full sun
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Yellow Firecracker Fern, Firecracker Plant, Coral Fountain Plant
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

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.
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate to High
  • Native To / Origin: US-FL, Mexico
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8B,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Red Rocket, Leafy Coral Blow
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Red Rocket is excellent for hummingbirds and flowers continuously throughout the warmer months and possibly year round in tropical settings. Clusters of deep red, 1" long tubular blooms are borne in whorls around the arching green stems.
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
  • Grows To: 4'H x 6'W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained soils.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pink Surprise Bush, Pink Sage, Pink Cat\'s Whiskers, Shell Bush
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

Great for Hummingbirds. The real surprise is how much this perennial blooms! Spikes of lavender and pink salvia like blooms are born from spring to frost. Fragrant mint-like foliage covers this mounding shrub-like tropical perennial.
  • Soil & Moisture: Average moist, well-drained, fertile soils.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
  • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Light shade
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Narrow Leaved Bird of Paradise, Rush Leaved Bird of Paradise, Leafless Bird of Paradise, Crane Flower
Prices start at : 19.99 USD

Young plants of the Narrow-Leaved Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia juncea , may resemble the Orange Bird of Paradise, Strelitzia reginae , as they still retain part or most of the leaf blade, as the plant matures it will become more reed-like losing this...
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight, High
  • Native To / Origin: S Africa - Cape Provence
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade, Light shade
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
David Verity Cigar Plant, cuphea
Prices start at : 5.99 USD

Attracts Hummingbirds. 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.
  • Grows To: 24-30''H x 24-30''W
  • Container Size: 3 inch / 12 fl.oz. / 354 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mardi Gras Helenium, Helen\'s Flower, Dogtooth Daisy, Sneezeweed
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Heleniums or Sneezeweeds are North American native perennials of which Mardi Gras is likely a hybrid selection that was discovered in England and then brought back to the US for our enjoyment.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sun
  • Grows To: 30-40"H x 24-36"W
  • Soil & Moisture: Moist to wet to average moist soils.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Flame Cape Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Flowering from summer and often well into winter this hardy heat and sun-loving tropical can be grown as a shrub, vine, espalier, or can even be trained into tree forms. For more information see " Cape Honeysuckle " from Texas A&M's Aggie Horticulture's...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Salt Tolerance: Moderate
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9,10,11
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Grows To: 4-6'H x 4-6'W, to 20' as a vine in frost free climates.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Furman\'s Red Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Texas Sage, Gregg\'s Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

For more information on growing Salvia greggii and its hybrids see Dr. William C. Glowing intense red, 1" long tubular flowers are born along short spikes from summer to frost on this vigorous selection of the drought tolerant Autumn Sage.
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • Grows To: 24-36''H x 24-36''W
  • Soil & Moisture: Well-draining, dry to average moist soils. Moderately drought resistant once well-established.
  • Native To / Origin: W.A. Furman, ca. 1970. Species native to SW North America, in the US - TX
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Red Hot Turk\'s Cap, Red Spreader Turk\'s Cap, Turk\'s Turban, Ladies\' Eardrops, Scotchman\'s Purse, Wild Fuchsia
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

The only real maintenance for Turk's Cap is to prune away the dead stems in winter where they freeze to near the ground and to mulch them as needed. Either way, these are excellent, hardy, and long-lived perennials with immense flower power.
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7B,8,9,10,11
  • Soil & Moisture: Average to moist but moderatley drought tolerant once well established. Adaptable to soil types.
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 3-5'H x 4-6'W
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hardy Red Gloxinia, Sinningia
Prices start at : 14.99 USD

Somewhat resistant to periodic drought once well-established but prefers average moisture during the growing season. Mulch in winter to protect the corm from freeze damage. Arching loose spikes of dangling orange-red, 1" long tubular flowers are born...
  • Outdoor Light: Sun, Part sun, AM sun, Part shade, Light shade
  • Grows To: 2-3'H x 2-3'W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7B,8,9,10,11,(7A?)
  • Container Size: Quart / 30 fl.oz. / 887 ml
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Lipstick Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Texas Sage, Gregg\'s Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Autumn Sage is an easy and drought resistant shrub-like and generally evergreen perennial native to southwestern North America. Dr. Welch is a Landscape Horticulturist at Texas A&M.
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Not Normally Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 7,8,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline, Alkaline
  • Grows To: 24-36''H x 24-36''W
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Purple Sage, Autumn Purple Sage, Salvia
Prices start at : 9.99 USD

Attracts hummingbirds as well as larger butterflies. Exceptionally dense spikes of 1-1/2" long purple tubular flowers are produced from late summer, throughout winter, and into spring under frost free conditions on this vigorous and unusually shade tolerant...
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral
  • Grows To: 3-4'H x 4-5'W
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 9B,10,11,(9A*)
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to Be Bothered
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Cherry Chief Salvia
Prices start at : 8.99 USD

They can also be pruned in spring just before growth begins again. Autumn Sage, and its hybrids, are easy and drought resistant shrub-like and generally evergreen perennial native to southwestern North America.
  • Grows To: 24-36"H x 30-40"W
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Dr. Richard F. Dufresne - mid to late 1980's
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Mostly sunny
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Killer Cranberry Salvia, Littleleaf Sage
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Intensely colored cranberry red flowers are produced throughout the growing season on this killer new Salvia. An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production.
  • Native To / Origin: US Gardens - Luen Miller, Royal Oaks, CA - circa 2015
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 8,9,10,11
  • pH Range: Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
  • Deer Resistance: Not Likely to be Bothered
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mandarin Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

A RHS Award of Garden Merit winner! Image courtesy of Spring Valley Greenhouse. A freely flowering hybrid, Mandarin Honeysuckle produces clusters of up to 15 or more, 3" long red to reddish-orange tubular, widely flaring flowers that show off the lighter...
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
  • Native To / Origin: CA - UBC, Dr. Wilf Nicholls, 1991
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • pH Range: Acidic, Mildly Acidic, Neutral, Mildly Alkaline
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pam Puryear\'s Pink Honeysuckle
Prices start at : 12.99 USD

We apologize for any confusion but this is actually an old, likely hybrid, honeysuckle that originated from Pam Puryear's grandmother's garden in Navasota, Texas. To read more about Pam Puryear's Pink Honeysuckle and many of Greg Grant's other introductions...
  • Salt Tolerance: Poor
  • Outdoor Light: Full sun, Part sun
  • Container Size: 4.5 inch / 20 fl.oz. / 591 ml
  • Deer Resistance: Rarely Bothered
  • Grows To: 6-10' high
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ashcott Red Iochroma, Tubeflower
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

Ashcott Red Iochroma, or Tubeflower, makes an easy to enjoy container specimen or use it as a small shrub in tropical climates. A close kin of the Angel's Trumpet this hybrid Iochroma's red flowers attract hummingbirds throughout the warm months of the...
  • Native To / Origin: Garden hybrid, species originate from C America, S America
  • Indoor Light: Direct sunlight
  • USDA Cold Hardiness Zones: 10,11 (9B? with protection)
  • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Part sun, Part shade, *Full sun
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Chartreuse Shrimp Plant, Yellow Queen Shrimp Plant
Prices start at : 7.99 USD

An easy and durable slowly spreading tropical perennial. Pure white shrimp-like blooms emerge from the arching spikes of long-lasting chartreuse bracts. Blooms from spring to fall.
  • Outdoor Light: AM sun, Light shade
  • Container Size: 3.5 inch / 16 fl.oz. / 473 ml
  • Grows To: 18-24''H x 12-18''W
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia