50 Beautiful Continued… Hummingbird Plants (I to L)

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Indian mallow is a great addition to the garden and it thrives in many growing conditions. This hearty plant can grow to 36 inches tall (91 cm), and blooms Summer through fall.

Cover image details: Indian Mallow, Abutilon Indicum_© Noppharat Manakul/123rf.com

Indian Mallow
Name:Indian Mallow
Binomial Name:Abutilon Indicum
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy/rocky soils
Water Needs:Maintain drier soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Indian mallow can grow to 36 inches tall (91 cm)
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Blue Iris flowers in the garden_© artist14/123rf.com
Iris
Name:Iris
Binomial Name:Iris germanica
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy/rocky soils
Water Needs:Maintain drier soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring and Summer
Hummingbird Benefits:provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:This plant can grow up to 4 feet tall (1.2 meters)
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Pink Mallow Flowering in East Grinstead_Seashore Mallow_Kosteletzkya virginica_© Philip Bird/123rf.com
Kosteletzkya
Name:Seashore Mallow
Binomial Name:Kosteletzkya virginica
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Summer
Hummingbird Benefits:provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:This plant can grow to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide (1.2 meters by .91 meters)
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A Rufous Hummingbird takes flight after enjoying the nectar of orange Lantana flowers._© Cheryl Ann Quigley/123rf.com
Lantana
Name:Lantana
Binomial Name:Lantana Camara
Life Cycle:Annual or Perennial depending on the species and growing location’s climate. Warm climates are better for this plant.
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooming Summer through Fall
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Lantana is also known as “Wild Sage”, and attracts butterflies.
Use caution! Lantana is invasive. Before planting Lantana make sure this is an allowed species in your area.
Drought tolerant
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Pink Lilly in the garden, Lily flowers, Lilium candidum._© Weerayos Surareangchai/123rf.com
Lily
Name:Lily
Binomial Name:Lilium candidum
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring through Fall
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Lilies also attract butterflies
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Annas Hummingbird feeding on Honeysuckle Flowers_Lonicera sp_© birdiegal/123rf.com
Lonicera
Name:Honeysuckle
Binomial Name:Lonicera sp
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms in Spring through mid-Summer
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Honeysuckle also attracts butterflies and moths.
Honeysuckle vines can grow 20 feet tall (6 meters)
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov

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