Hummingbird Plants Plants For Sale In Fairfield

The Crybaby Tree is considered by many to be hardy only into zone 9 but if the trunk is protected until it can grow to 4-6" in diameter it can tolerate extended periods of freezing temperatures and has gone through extended temperatures in the low teens...

Eastern Bluestar is a vigorous growing native perennial that enjoys moist soils but will still do just fine under average moisture conditions in garden settings. For an excellent article on Amsonias click the "More Info from Universities..." link below...

A fast growing, drought resistant, moderately salt tolerant tropical south Florida native that grows into a medium to large shrub in the warmer portions of its range. The Calusa Mexican Fire Bush boasts deep rich reddish colored foliage, a denser branching...

It has been known to spread by rhizomes but under most conditions stays neatly where it's put and where hardy will return year after year. This form of Salvia guaranitica readily produces small underground tubers from which the plant returns each year.

A RHS Award of Garden Merit winner! Image courtesy of Spring Valley Greenhouse. A freely flowering hybrid, Mandarin Honeysuckle produces clusters of up to 15 or more, 3" long red to reddish-orange tubular, widely flaring flowers that show off the lighter...

Barleria lupulina is known to have medicinal properties and is used in its native range to treat a wide range of ailments most relate to pain relief but it also used to treat snake bites, insect bites, and animal bites.

Purple Fountains Skullcap is considered by some to be hardy to zone 8A if provided with a deep winter mulch, we have a tendency to err on the side of caution and say zone 9 with a mulch, possibly additional protection in harder winters.

Scentsation Honeysuckle is vigorous enough to cover a medium sized trellis or small arbor but well-mannered enough for garden culture. Whorls of sweetly fragrant, 2" long creamy white flowers that deepen to primrose yellow are borne at the ends of stems...

An excellent choice for pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. For more information on growing Salvia greggii and its hybrids see Dr. William C. Full sun and excellent drainage generally provide the best results.

Cherry Chief Salvia develops into a naturally rounded mound covered in flowers on this excellent perennial Salvia hybrid. For more information on growing Salvia greggii and its hybrids see Dr. William C.

Physostegias will readily spread by underground rhizomes and may eventually create a dense groundcover-like effect. Like the rest of the members its genus it is typically found in moist to wet areas growing along stream banks and ditches.

Cut to the ground in spring for denser growth. Blooms from mid-summer to fall. Needs a well drained soil. As the name implies, Hummingbirds enjoy the nectar of this shrub. Deep reddish-orange upward facing tubular blooms are borne an upright to spreading...

Providing a mulch and a protected area will help as well. If well-established Firespike is generally considered hardy well into zone 8B. Purple Firespike also makes an easy tropical looking container plant for the porch and patio and can be overwintered...

This species can be differentiated from the Java Glorybower, Clerodendrum speciosissimum , by the tiny orange glands that develop on the underside of mature leaves. Speciosissimum foliage is noticeably more pubescent giving the leaves a very soft feel...

It is also moderately drought resistant once well established but will produce the most flowers when it is provided with average moisture during the growing season. In zone 9 well established plants may suffer some freeze damage but normally return if...

As the name implies, Hummingbirds enjoy the nectar of this shrub. A tough Texas native and is drought tolerant once established. Blooms from mid-summer to fall. A new color twist on and old favorite.

The Red Ruellias may reseed on exposed soils but rarely do so in mulched beds. Use this exceptionally free flowering tropical to tender perennial in the garden, landscape, or in containers for a spring to fall display.

Provide a full to mostly sunny site with a well-drained soil for the best results. Periodic deadheading will help keep them looking clean as well as helping to extend the flowering season.

There are anecdotal reports that it may survive mild winters in colder climates as well as a chance that it can reseed. An excellent choice for containers or in the ground anywhere it is hardy or it is vigorous enough to grow as an annual cooler climates.

An excellent and easy hybrid Cuphea that flowers nearly non-stop from spring through fall. An upright to arching shrubby perennial. In the portion of its range where freezes occur it can be grown as an annual or if protected with a mulch it is generally...

This is a moderately drought resistant annual once well-established but average moisture and good drainage will produce the greatest abundance of flowers. Great in the garden or in mixed containers.

The fragrant foliage is deer and rabbit resistant and the well-branched plants tend to be drought resistant once well-established. These are deer resistant plants with a long flowering season and are sure to attract any and all pollinators that can reach...

The Fall Obedient Plant will readily spread by rhizomes creating a mass of sturdy, 3-4' stems. An easy and reliable native perennial. This is the latest flowering Physostegia that we grow.

These tough natives are tolerant of a variety of soil types, drought and salt tolerant, and are deer and pest resistant. Moderately drought resistant once well-established with few pests and diseases.

Moderately shade tolerant and typically found growing in wet to moist soils it should do fine under average moisture conditions once well established. When grown in full sun to mostly sunny positions moist to wet soils will likely be preferred.

Purple Majesty Salvia has large medium green foliage and is a favorite of hummingbirds. Provide full to partial sun with average drainage with average moisture for best results. It has been known to spread by rhizomes but under most conditions stays neatly...

Red Rocket is excellent for hummingbirds and flowers continuously throughout the warmer months and possibly year round in tropical settings. Clusters of deep red, 1" long tubular blooms are borne in whorls around the arching green stems.