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What flowers can I use to attract hummingbirds to my patio and hummingbird feeders? 
The following list features some of the top plants to use in hanging baskets to attract hummingbirds to your patio, deck or garden and encourage feeding from your hummingbird feeders.
Annuals: Begonia, Cosmos, Four-o' clocks, Fuchsia, Geranium (Pelaragonium), Impatiens, Nasturtium, Parrot's beak (Lotus berthelotii), Petunia, Phlox, Salvia, Zinnia Perennials: Bee balm, Foral bells, Dwarf delphinium, Phlox, Salvia, Verbena, Veronica Vines: Canary creeper, Cardinal climber, Clematis, Morning glory. Here is another compilation of FLOWERS, VINES, SHRUBS AND TREES that will attract Hummingbirds:
They don't have to be red, although the color red is attractive to hummingbirds. Check with your local nursery to see if these plants are grown locally.
Flowers
Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis
Lantana Lantana camara
Columbine Aguilegia spp.
Fuchsias Fuchsia spp.
Impatiens Impatiens spp.
Coral-Bells Heuchera sanguinea
Hollyhocks Althea spp.
Penstemen Penstemen spp.
Petunia Petunia spp.
Flowering Tobacco Nicotania alata
Geranium Pelargonium spp.
Begonia Begonia spp.
Shrubs
Azaleas Rhododendron spp.
Butterfly Bush Buddleia davidii
Flowering Quince Chaenomeles japonica
Honeysuckle Lonicera spp.
Weigela Weigela spp.
Trees
Flowering Crab Malus spp.
Tulip Poplar Liriodendron Tulipifera
Locust Robinia
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus spp.
Vines Honeysuckle Lonicera heckrottii
Morning Glory Ipomea ssp.
Trumpet Creeper Campsis radicans
Trumpet Honeysuckle Lonicera sempervirens Not only will you have a beautiful, colorful garden, but by attracting the fascinating hummingbird, you will enjoy the color and antics of this amazing little bird.  To see our full line of Quality Bird Watching Gifts for Attracting, Nesting and Feeding Wild Birds including: Bird Feeders, Birdhouses, Hummingbird Feeders, and Bird Baths, and Unique Home and Garden Decor such as Wind Chimes, Mylar Windsocks, Garden Gnomes and more, go to www.BackyardBirdsandGardens.com
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