Wednesday, February 8, 2012

What is a good climbing vine that will attract humminbirds?

I have a resident hummingbird who frequents my yard, but seems to have gotten bored with my normal plants lately. I'd like to attract more hummingbirds to the yard... anyone have any suggestions?

What is a good climbing vine that will attract humminbirds?
Hummingbirds are attracted to many species of flowers. The best thing to do is have a garden that contains many different types as well as flowers that will bloom all through the season since many flowers only bloom for a certain time period. We have a small vine that we call a hummigbird vine that they will use, but they also use blazing star Liatris, Irises, zinnias, touch-me-nots, larkspur, and many others. I would not recommend planting honeysuckle simply for the fact that it is not native to the US unless it is the native honeysuckle which is usually hard to come by.
Reply:They seem to like my grape vine blooms. They are pink in color. My mother has a quince bush that they really love, the blooms are dark pink. You can try a hummingbird feeder. You have to change the sugar-water in it frequently, but if you have the time they work. Good luck! :)
Reply:Ever consider humming bird feeders? You can place them at strategic points around the yard (outside a window, for example) and sit and enjoy the hummers.
Reply:hummingbirds like anything red in color. Try a trumpet vine, but be aware of the fact that these things can be invasive and you need to keep it track of where its going. Also, you want to be aware that it will attract bees and that its roots are quite strong.
Reply:For me I found that the Trumpet Vine, Morning Glory,, Jasmine, and especially the Honeysuckle plants seem to draw their attention as much as the Hummingbird Feeder in my courtyard. I have more Hummingbirds whizzing past my head in my courtyard than I really wanted to attract, because I have all of the things mentioned above in my courtyard.... One more thing that I've noticed them congregating to quite frequently is my fountain.
Reply:I don't have an answer to give you, but try looking it up in the Western Garden Book.


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