Would You Like Hummingbirds?

I don't know about you, but one of the most exciting things in my gardens is the presence of a hummingbird! There are few elements you need to have in your garden to attract hummingbirds. Plants to provide nectar (food), water, any source of water. Our hummingbirds love to drink from the koi pond. They use the water to drink and bathe. You should also provide sunny areas and shade areas. Following is a list of plants that are known to attract Hummingbirds.

Pereninals:
Bee balm Monarda didyma
Butterfly weed Ascelpias tuberosa
Cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis
Columbine Aquilegia sp.
Coral bells Heuchera sanguinea
Cosmos Cosmos sp.
Dahlia Dahlia sp.
Delphinium Delphinium elatum
Flame acanthus Acanthus mollis
Foxglove Digitalis purpurea (Biennial)
Fuchsia Fuschia hybrida
Geranium Pelargonium species
Hollyhock Althea rosea (biennial)
Lupine Lupinus hybrids
Monkeyflower Mimulus hybridus
Penstemon Penstemon sp.
Red hot poker Kniphofia uvaria
Sage Salvia officinalis
Scarlet sage Salvia splendens
Speedwell Veronica hybrids
Verbena Verbena sp.
Annuals:
Mountain garland Clarkia elegans
Four-o'-clock Mirabilis jalapa
Touch-me-not Impatiens sp.
Flowering tobacco Nicotiana alata
Nasturtium Tropaeolum majus
Petunia Petunia hybrida
Spider flower Cleome hasslerana
Zinnia Zinnia sp.