Hummingbird Plants Plants For Sale In Vallejo

We previously offered this as Ventenat's Hot Pink Skullcap but that designation was incorrect as this is apparently Scutellaria longifolia . Purple Fountains Skullcap is considered by some to be hardy to zone 8A if provided with a deep winter mulch, we...

Providing a warm, sunny, protected exposure and a breathable insulative mulch may help established Iochromas survive colder winters to return in spring in zones 8B-9A, but there can be no guarantee.

Cutting back dead stems in late winter or early spring is the only real maintenance required. Tough is really an understatement when it comes to the Mamou Bean, sometimes called the Cherokee Bean! Locally we find it all across the Pineywoods but it is...

All rights reserved. They are edible when ripe although are not necessarily a desirable snack to anyone but wildlife. Pollinated flowers are followed by clusters of 1/4" berries that start out green and change to orange, red, and finally black once fully...

A loose mulch and a protected position should also be considered to help ensure winter survival in the coldest portions of its hardiness range. Every 2-3 years you may want to remove a few of the oldest or any nonproductive stems to help reinvigorate...

Trumpet Creeper is an aggressive and rampant, deciduous, tap-rooted, native vine that should be planted in area where it can be contained as it may sucker aggressively. These are seedling grown and so the flower color may be range from a rich orange to...

Vivid Obedient Plant has a compact habit that tops out at about two feet and it will readily spread by rhizomes creating a mass of sturdy stems and flowers. Like most Physostegias this one is commonly found in moderately moist areas.

A close kin of the Angel's Trumpet this hybrid Iochroma's red flowers attract hummingbirds throughout the warm months of the year. Large clusters of rich orange-red, 2" long tubular flowers are produced throughout the growing season on a well branched...

One of the darkest Iochromas, Indigo is a prolific flowering selection on a vigorous growing upright to spreading, naturally evergreen tropical shrub. Provide good drainage and fertile, average moist soil in partial to filtered sun for the best results.

The fragrance of this English Honeysuckle even intensifies in the evening and at night attracting pollinating hummingbird moths as well as hummingbirds, butterflies, and long-tongued bees during the day.

Plant it once the danger of frost has passed to give it the best chance of getting established before the first frost and freeze. It is also easy enough to overwinter a few cuttings indoors to plant the following spring.

It has the cold hardiness of the Mamou and the continuous flowering of the Crybaby and the hummingbirds flock to the intense red tubular flowers. Conical spikes of deep red, 3" long tubular flowers are produced nearly continuously throughout the growing...

The common name of Giant Salvia appears to be the most widely used common name is a misnomer as this is actually a member of the Acanthaceae family and the true Salvias are in the mint family or Lamiaceae.

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

Mulberry Jam Salvia is a hybrid discovered in the garden of author and Salvia expert Betsy Clebsch and is thought to be a descendant of Salvia involucrata . Provide a full to mostly sunny position in a well-drained soil for the best results.

Louisiana Bluestar is a rare and unusual Amsonia with large rounded velvety foliage with a silvery reverse. Also known as Sandhill Bluestar it is more tolerant of drier sites than other Bluestars once established.

If your Salvia or Sage starts to look unkempt consider giving it a light shearing or remove the spent flowering spikes to help promote new growth and flower production. In mild, freeze free winter regions it is reported to flower throughout much of the...

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

Our plants are normally in their first year of growth from seed when shipped. The Red Cardinal Flower is considered by many to be the queen of US wildflowers.This is sometimes a short-lived perennial in garden settings and is more likely a biennial with...

Also known as Summer Border Phlox or Fall Phlox, it is a hardy clump forming herbaceous perennial found throughout much of the eastern and central US. Provide good air circulation and a moderately rich soil with average moisture in full sun for the best...

Like the rest of the members its genus it is typically found in moist to wet areas growing along stream banks and ditches. The start of this plant originated to us from Dr. Charles M.

Like most root hardy tropical plants, it will be best to establish your plants early in the season so that they can develop a large and vigorous root system before winter sets in. Firecracker Fern is listed as a Texas A&M Outstanding Coastal Plant (see...

Trumpet Creeper is an aggressive and rampant, deciduous, tap-rooted, native vine that should be planted in area where it can be contained as it may sucker aggressively. These are seedling grown and so the flower color may be range from a rich orange to...

In zones 5 and 6 it is suggested that you tie up the foliage atop the crown to give added winter protection. This tough and reliable clump forming perennial is deserving of a place in any sunny garden.

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. Our Amsonia tabernaemontana are seed grown from a Louisiana collection.

Provide Agastache with a full or near full sun location and allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings. These plants have plenty of flower power and will revel in the heat and sun of summer producing a nearly endless display of color.

Welch's article " Autumn Sage: Salvia greggii " from the Texas Cooperative Extension. Autumn Sage is an easy and drought resistant shrub-like and generally evergreen perennial native to southwestern North America.