50 Beautiful Continued… Hummingbird Plants (L to P)

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Lungwort is a colorful flower that grows in small clumps reaching up to 12 inches (30cm). The small mounds of Lungwort are perfect for garden bed borders and to line sidewalks and garden paths.

Cover image details: The evergreen perennial plant of the genus Pulmonaria_lungwort, common Mary’s tears or Our Lady’s milk drops._© oksix/123rf.com

Lungwort
Name:Lungwort
Binomial Name:Pulmonaria officinalis
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Shade
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Early Spring
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:These plants are evergreen herbaceous perennials
Lungwort can grow to 12 inches tall (30 cm)
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Lupinus perennis_Lupine flowers_© Daniel Prudek/123rf.com
Lupine
Name:Lupine
Binomial Name:Lupinus perennis
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining sandy soil
Water Needs:Maintain drier soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Spring through Summer
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Deadheading the wilted flowers will encourage the plant to continue producing new growth flowers.
Use caution! This plant is toxic if ingested.
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Catnip with happy cat_© sarkao/123rf.com
Nepeta Cataria
Name:Catnip
Binomial Name:Nepeta cataria
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:Deer resistant
Drought tolerant
Use Caution! Catnip is an invasive species.
This plant also attracts butterflies and moths
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Gorgeous vivid purple-colored penstemon with dew drops on them._© Gerald Voss/123rf.com
Penstemon Cobaea
Name:Penstemon
Binomial Name:Penstemon cobaea
Life Cycle:Perennial and semi-evergreen shrub depending on the variety
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 Spring, Summer depending on the variety
Hummingbird Benefits:Penstemon provides nectar for hummingbirds, also as a shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:This plant also attracts butterflies and bees
Deer resistant
Drought tolerant
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Penstemon digitalis_© Ron Rowan/123rf.com
Penstemon Digitalis
Name:Penstemon
Binomial Name:Penstemon digitalis
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun to partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, will also tolerate sandy soils
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily. This plant can thrive in drier conditions.
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
Hummingbird Benefits:Penstemon provides nectar to hummingbirds
Facts:Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds
Deer resistant
Drought resistant
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Purple-spotted flowers of Petunia Night Sky_© imladris/123rf.com
Petunia
Name:Petunia, Galaxy Flower, Night sky
Binomial Name:Petunia cultivars
Life Cycle:Tender perennial to annual depending on the variety and climate grown.
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 Spring through Fall
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:There are 20 species of Petunia
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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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