50 Beautiful Continued… Hummingbird Plants (P to R)


Pincushion flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, with varieties of the Scabiosa caucasica flower available in blue, pink, red, and purple. This flower thrives in well-draining nutrient-rich soil, and can also tolerate sandy and rocky soils.

Cover image details: Macro of a pink Caucasian scabious_Pincushion flower_© Juergen Schonnop/123rf.com

Pincushion Flower
Name:Pincushion flower
Binomial Name:Scabiosa caucasica
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy/rocky soils
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms mid-Spring through mid-Fall
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Deer resistant
This plant also attracts butterflies.
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Hummingbird feeding on Pride of Madeira Flowers._© sumikophoto/123rf.com
Pride of Madeira
Name:Pride of Madeira
Binomial Name:Echium candicans
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
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 Summer
Hummingbird Benefits:Pride of Madeira provides nectar for hummingbirds, also as a shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:This plant also attracts butterflies
Deer resistant
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Group of red hot pokers_Kniphofia uvaria_© Paul Wishart/123rf.com
Red Hot Poker
Name:Red Hot Poker
Binomial Name:Kniphofia uvaria
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy/rocky soils
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, check soil daily
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring through Summer
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Deer resistant
This plant also attracts butterflies
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Rose of Sharon and are in the hibiscus family_© Syrbu Igor/123rf.com
Rose of Sharon
Name:Rose of Sharon
Binomial Name:Hibiscus syriacus
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 Summer through mid-Fall
Hummingbird Benefits:Rose of Sharon provides nectar for hummingbirds, also as a shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:This bush can grow up to 10 feet tall (3 meters)
Rose of Sharon also attracts butterflies
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Closeup of flowering Rosemary bush (Salvia Rosmarinus)_© Salvia Rosmarinus/123rf.com
Rosemary
Name:Rosemary
Binomial Name:Salvia Rosmarinus
Life Cycle:Perennial, annual in colder climates as rosemary cannot survive winters outdoors.
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:Summer through Fall depending on the variety
Hummingbird Benefits:Rosemary provides nectar for hummingbirds, also as a shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean and the plant thrives in dry hot climates.
This bush also attracts bees and butterflies
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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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