Hummingbird Plants Plants For Sale In Indianapolis

Conical spikes of deep red, 3" long tubular flowers are produced nearly continuously throughout the growing season on this vigorous and easy to grow shrub to shrub-like perennial. It has the cold hardiness of the Mamou and the continuous flowering of...

They can also be pruned in spring just before growth begins again. Salvia greggii , a.k.a. Autumn Sage, is a deer and drought resistant low maintenance plant suitable for containers and well-drained gardens and landscapes.

Giant Cigar typically flowers in late summer and fall, just in time for migrating Hummingbirds. For more about Dawn, the wonderful arboretum, and Stephen F Austin's excellent horticultural program click here.

For more information on growing Salvia greggii and its hybrids see Dr. William C. Established plants require little additional maintenance once established but may benefit from a light summer shearing.

Hot Lips Salvia is a hybrid and is neither a true Autumn Sage or Little Leaf Sage but offers the best of both and attracts a variety of pollinators including hummingbirds, butterflies, and larger bees.

The flowers attract hummingbirds and larger butterflies. Plant it once the danger of frost has past to give it the best chance of getting established before the first frost and freeze.

Iochroma, Tubeflower, or Mini Angel's Trumpets flower on new growth so keep them growing and healthy for and endless display. Providing a warm, sunny, protected exposure and a breathable insulative mulch may help established Iochromas survive colder winters...

Where not hardy it makes an easy container plant. In zone 9 well established plants may suffer some freeze damage but normally return if they are given a protected position and are provided with a winter mulch.

Texas Pink Phlox is a mildew resistant free flowering selection of our native Phlox paniculata. The flowers attract butterflies and larger bees. Periodic deadheading will help keep them looking clean as well as helping to extend the flowering season.

Coronado Red Hummingbird Mint flowers from late spring to fall and attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and larger bees. Provide Agastache with a full or near full sun location and allow the soil to become slightly dry between waterings.

Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. If your Salvia or Sage starts to look unkempt consider giving it a light shearing or remove the spent flowering spikes to...

A great perennial for Hummingbirds and the Herb garden. Vibrant red tubular blooms are borne in tall spikes from Winter to Spring. The foliage had a wonderful light pineapple fragrance.

Trumpet Creeper climbs via aerial roots and may damage concrete or wood surfaces. Clusters of 3" long yellow, orange, orange-red, or red trumpets adorn this vigorous native vine throughout summer.

Clusters of deep red, 1 1/2", tubular blooms are borne throughout most of the year on this beautiful tropical spreading to mounding perennial with beautiful glossy rich green foliage.

Gold Flame is an exceptionally free flowering Honeysuckle hybrid and is one of the most highly rated selections for gardens and landscapes. Honeysuckles grow and flower best where they get at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight or more per day and prefer...

Louisiana Bluestar is a rare and unusual Amsonia with large rounded velvety foliage with a silvery reverse. Unlike most other Bluestars it is short rhizomatous but is not invasive or aggressive and develops into a small tight colony of plants and stems.

In the northern portions of its hardiness range, USDA Cold Hardiness zones 7B-8, Mulberry Jam Salvia should be provided with a breathable winter mulch such as pine straw. The Mulberry Jam Salvia has loose spikes of 1" long deep fuchsia tubular flowers...

An uncommon, but beautiful native perennial, producing upward facing coral-red tubular buds that open to show off the star-like flowers with a creamy yellow to greenish yellow throat.

An application of fertilizer at this time may also be beneficial in spurring flower production. Intensely colored cranberry red flowers are produced throughout the growing season on this killer new Salvia.

In its native range Brillantasia cicatricosa has been used medicinally. An unusual plant rarely found for sale in the US, Giant Blue African Salvia produces spikes, up to 16" high, of blue to purple, up to 2" long, hooded, two-lipped, tubular, lightly...

For more information on growing Salvia greggii and its hybrids see Dr. William C. Welch's article " Autumn Sage: Salvia greggii " from the Texas Cooperative Extension. The 1" long flowers are well suited for pollination by hummingbirds, butterflies, and...

The Dwarf Pink (or Red) Powderpuff Tree produces showy red Mimosa like flowers continuously throughout the year. Where hardy it can be used as a hedge that the hummingbirds are sure to fight over! Provide good drainage and a partial to full sun location...

As the flowers age oranges and yellows begin to show up adding to the festivities. Heleniums should be cut back after flowering. The flowers attract smaller butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.Mariachitm Salsa Helenium is aneasy to grow and pest...

Somewhat resistant to periodic drought once well-established but prefers average moisture during the growing season. Needs a rich but sharply draining soil and does well with equal amounts of good quality potting soil and sand or small gravel in containers.

Tolerant of full sun but often have the best appearance where they get midday and or afternoon shade. The Pagoda Flower produces huge spikes of 1/2" coral-pink to reddish orange butterfly shaped flowers from mid summer well into fall.

Salvias are considered the #1 plant for Hummingbirds with their tubular flowers designed for pollination by these amazing flyers. It has been known to spread by rhizomes but under most conditions stays neatly where it's put and where hardy will return...

Betsy's Choice Salvia is very similar to Amistad and Purple Majesty. Provide full to partial sun with average drainage with average moisture for best results. Periodic deadheading is not required but may help to keep the plants looking fresher.