Best Plants To Attract Hummingbirds And Butterflies To Your Garden !

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Let’s look at some of the most effective hummingbird and butterfly attracting plants, that you can use to draw these pollinators into your garden. In this video I will discuss and describe many of the best nectar-rich flowers and native North American plants that are terrific for attracting Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in the eastern half of the continent. We will also explore other tips and strategies to ensure that your yard will be eco-friendly and a haven for backyard wildlife.
Some notable plants covered in this video are : Coral Honeysuckle, Red Buckeye, Kniphofia, Canna, Bee Balm, Tithonia, Zinnia, Mina Lobata Vine, Cardinal Creeper, Scarlet Runner Beam, Purple Hyacinth Bean, Spider Flower, Butterfly Weed, Lantana, Verbena, Salvia, Nasturtium, Cardinal Flower and Fuchsia.
Thankyou to Monica Mc Laughlin, Henry Castro, Dewald Van Rensburg and Delyth Williams for your research help and photography contributions.
Enjoy the video, and happy gardening !

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@erikjohnson9223 3 жыл бұрын

Your "Asclepias tuberosa" was actually the Mexican Asclepias curassavica.

@housebuyers5810 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The blooms on the Asclepias tuberosa are fuller than the Asclepias curassavica.

@AllenCrawford3 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. A. tuberosa is butterfly weed. Quite a beautiful plant.

@jasongross4241 Ай бұрын

If that's true then why does currasavica like water and tuberosa does not?

@erikjohnson9223 Ай бұрын

@jasongross4241 He did not mention water in connection to the Asclepias (but rather as a requirement of the animal wildlife), nor even describe his cultural practices for the species (though the pictures do reveal it likes sun). My ID was based on the appearance of the plants (foliage, flowers with a crown that is a different color than the petals; also, it seemed popular with caterpillars [female monarchs usually oviposit on A. tuberosa only when other species aren't available--the foliage is tough [so hard for the babies to chew] and not very toxic [thus providing little protectionfrom predators]), not habitat (many plants can be kept growing in a garden where they would die / be outcompeted in the wild, after all). Neither species tolerates the often flooded conditions preferred by Asclepias perennis and A. incarnata, nor the true desert conditions tolerated by the "rush milkweed" (A. subulata?), which seems to have convergently developed the same form as Euphorbia antisyphilitica (nearly leafless succulent sticks clumping from the base), the "candelilla." While a (somewhat) clay tolerant form of A. tuberosa has been discovered, in general, the species requires sharply draining soil because it is native to dry meadows and prairies (not just the shortgrass prairie of the Great Plains, but also hills and sandy areas where rainfall is a little more frequent). I have never seen the native habitat of the neotropical Asclepias currassavica, but based on its cultivation preferences in the USA, I suspect it may have been from open pine/oak savanna and perhaps is a ruderal species that invades forest clearings elsewhere. Mexico has as many different habitat types as does the USA, from extreme deserts (both saline and not) to lowland tropical rainforests, and up the mountains through various more temperate forest cover, cloud forests, and even alpine tundra near the summits. I have no idea what you are even disputing.

@1966mam 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Your are doing a real public service here, educating everyone on attracting hummers and other pollinators to their garden.Fantastic quality as well. TY

@SuperBeadgirl 3 жыл бұрын

I live in NJ and this is the garden I dream of. Thank you so much. Your video was not only informative, but the filming was gorgeous and I can hear in your voice how much this garden is your passion.

@xindauten4720 3 жыл бұрын

I had some hummingbirds in my back yard this summer and now I wanted to build a garden with some flowers that are good for them. I'm a beginner when it comes to starting a Hummingbird Garden...This video is so helpful. Thank you very much .

@artifactsandbigracks3999 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I garden here in central Ohio...I spend a lot of time out side and I enjoy it . The natural world is a beautiful thing 👍😎 thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@teraanaam 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely lovely video - zone 6 planting - very useful. Thanks a million - hope to get these beauties in my garden !

@Spenta 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Stephen! I'm new here and love your content! Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful day.

@Spenta 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbahrmarbles 🐞🙏🏼

@creativebobbo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I started 3 years ago growing for pollinators. Blue black salvia was first, and now added fuchsia and black night butterfly bushes.

@michaelsimpson5245 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! Love your garden. I'm also a hummingbird fan out here in Rancho Mirage Ca. My desert garden has plenty of hummers, which consists of lantana, jasmine, honeysuckle, petunias, the very popular desert willow, yellow trumpets, smoke trees, and my hummers also like exploring the flowers of my barrel cactus. I have 3 fountains always ready due to the extreme heat too. We are still 107 degrees plus 😅. Thanks again Stephan! Looking forward to more of your informative Garden and Marble videos.🌺🌻

@michaelsimpson5245 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephan! Thank you for the nice message. Your correct, I've observed 5 species of hummers here in the desert. Included are the Anna's hummer, Allan's hummer, Roufis hummer, Black chinned hummer, and my favorite the amazing Costas hummer which has a beautiful purple head and neck. Thanks again for all your cool videos and I'm studying the amazing butterfly's out here too. Can't wait for another video. Take care, Michael🙂🦋🌵

@Properdrainage Жыл бұрын

Its great to know people as yourself exists thank you

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thanks M. G. ! 🌱

@diannemagnuson215 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed, very informative, inspired me to add some of these flowers to my garden, thank you

@alyssamichalsky8676 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous flowers! Thank you for sharing your fabulous hummingbird garden. Very educational! Your hummingbirds look very happy 😀

@nsetonhandville1270 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a thoughtful and detailed video - it's really a public service! We just moved into an older home that has a "blank" yard, and you've really inspired me to create a hummer/pollinator section that will last over the years. Will start with annuals as I search for perennials suitable for zone 4.

@bluebowser3121 2 жыл бұрын

My favourite humming bird flower is the Blue Clock Vine (Thunbergia battiscombei)

@DanCerveny 2 жыл бұрын

Salvias should be a major part of every hummingbird garden. Among salvias, guaranitica is at the top of the list. Large salvia guaranitica plants, loaded with blooms, are the workhorse during south migration in September here in the upper midwest (Iowa). 'Black and blue' is one of the few original guaranitica options, and I still usually grow one in a pot, but there are so many more options now. Every year the big plant companies (Proven Winners, Ball Flora, etc) and smaller breeders are releasing new colors onto the market.

@DanCerveny 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbahrmarbles Here in zone 5a eastern Iowa I always cover three salvias guaranitica ('blue ensign' and 'argentina skies') with a deep mound of oak leaves and a tarp. They have reliably returned in spring for many years. I dig up a couple others to overwinter in the basement and take cuttings of the rest. My front window is full of new salvia plants.

@sassyboy8979 3 жыл бұрын

I could watch this video over and over. A lot of knowledge to soak in. Thank you ❤

@katem5035 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! I enjoyed your plant choices, commentary, and the videos of the hummingbirds 😊

@barbarawiltz9453 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Michigan's western UP zone 4. This video was very helpful. Thanks!

@emmwhite3945 Ай бұрын

So lovely thx❤️🛎🇨🇦

@stephenbahrmarbles Ай бұрын

Thank you Emma! 🌱

@charisamartin2152 2 жыл бұрын

Lantanas are my favorite to grow as an annual here in Southern NH. I've seen hummingbirds, hummingbird moths, bees and butterflies take long sips of this plant. Definitely a powerhouse pollinator attracter!

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Charisa ! They really are one of the better annuals, and their colors are tremendously loud. Thank you for chiming in , I hope you have a great season ! 🌱

@ssenor1983 Жыл бұрын

The best video I have seen with information on plants to attract hummingbirds and butterflies

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sonal ! Please share it with your gardening friends! 🌱

@jbojm9 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful garden! Video is very well made!

@Shyamlatavlog 3 жыл бұрын

Dear friend your garden is like heaven

@stevenkimball5592 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Stephen. Just like your marble collecting videos A+

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven !

@tennesseenana4838 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I'm planning a pollinator garden area in my yard and this information is exactly what I needed.

@soltromb 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbahrmarbles j

@debbybolen Жыл бұрын

wow! beautiful gardens. great video! thanks.

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thank you Debby ! 🌱

@kristeetrisler4942 2 жыл бұрын

I am loving the fact that I have purchased Spanish flag vine for the first time. I live in the Eastern most eastern county in New York state. I dug up bee balm in 90 degree heat the first time. My bed has now become a massive garden bed. We actually had 3 pair of hummingbirds and their little ones this summer. I DO appreciate the sound of song birds in the background thank you.

@kristeetrisler4942 2 жыл бұрын

I have successfully divided the bee balm last year. Going to move more this year as well. Am going to try a few other kinds from seed. May be a success or a failure but I would like some more in the back yard.

@tanishawatson1581 2 жыл бұрын

I love the literary devices in your narration. I should play this video for my students. I will surely come back to this again and again.

@orianafisher3960 3 жыл бұрын

What an excellent video, in helping me select what I need to purchase at my local nursery to making the hummingbirds have a variety of flowers to complement my hummingbird feeders! It's mid May and I've noticed 3 hummingbirds touring around my yard here in northern Ontario Canada. The earliest I've seen them here. Feeders are out now just need to get the plants! Thank you 😊

@orianafisher3960 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbahrmarbles looking forward to it!

@chanelprincess6061 3 жыл бұрын

I\Your garden is MAGNIFICENT! Im working on my backyard garden now. I want to raise honeybees. I have that black and Blue Salvia. Its an amazing beautiful flower. When I brought it it did not have flowers. It was small. They grow fast. When I saw the flowers grow on it. I thought it was magnificient. Also Gladiolus attract hummingbirds. I planted some last summer and was shocked to see a humming bird while i was looking out over my deck. So i made sure to plant more this year

@chanelprincess6061 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbahrmarbles Thank you!!! You have done an AMAZING job, with your yard. My front yard is pretty good. Im working on the back with pollinator flowers. I have about 40 or more Hummingbird feeders, and making sure to plant more pollinators flowers.

@Surya-jv1js 3 жыл бұрын

Wowwowwie so EXICITING see all's beautiful flowers and hummingbird flying around beautiful garden fun wacth your Vedio lots information regarding type of plants attracted hummingbirds thank you showing Vedio💕😇💕

@tomaaron6187 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Nature thanks you. Hummingbirds in our Alberta garden today are Ruby Throated and Caliope. Mostly migrants starting to head south to warmer climates. This week the little guys are feeding ‘mostly’ on honeysuckle, scarlet runner beans, sea holly and monarda. I cut back some of the honeysuckle and runner bean vines so they have a second flowering flush for the September hummers. We grow a wide range of native plants and they enjoy many but gravitate towards the pentstemons. Often overlooked are conifers. Hummers will retreat into the trees and feast on the sap. They are quite feisty and will chase away nuthatches, etc.

@urchinsushi2041 Жыл бұрын

Wow I had no idea about hummers and conifers - thank-you for sharing!!

@italo512 2 жыл бұрын

South Jersey saying hello!!

@italo512 2 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbahrmarbles ok, originally from Mercer county!! Great content bud!!

@Captain-Donut 9 күн бұрын

⚠️ The question dropped in my mind ⚠️ Somehow this came straight into my feed. Weird. Never looked at hummingbirds. bees and butterflies yes. Like said weird… Thank you for some great info 🙏❤️ Love from Scotland ❤️🙏

@stephenbahrmarbles 9 күн бұрын

Thank you Captain Donut ! The KZfaq algorithm is now so advanced that it can read your mind ! Scary !!

@francisjohnson665 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Kentucky. I have several of the plants you mentioned. My favorite plant in my garden , for hummingbirds. Is Pineapple Sage . They love it .

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Francis ! Everytime I plant Pineapple Sage it blooms too late for the hummingbirds, except for a few late migraints which is fine. The blooms are spectacular on those!

@BlissBlissBliss720 3 жыл бұрын

This was both thorough and fascinating. Thank you.

@dankeener3307 Жыл бұрын

Scarlet runner bean is one favorite because it attracts hummingbirds and the beans are edible. I’m introducing this to the sunny south side of our garden this year. Great video!

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dan , I think the trick is to harvest the bean pods when they are still young ?I’ve tried eating them but I might be waiting too long.

@dankeener3307 Жыл бұрын

@@stephenbahrmarbles yes. Or let them dry on the stalk and shell them.

@vitorazinheira2195 Жыл бұрын

My favorite birds to photograph. Great video. Nice garden you have. Hope I can meet you soon before they go south.

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vitor , they are usually around here through the first week in October. Come over !

@carlotta4th 3 жыл бұрын

Nice information! I particularly appreciate the warning on trumpet vine because you're right--that thing spreads like NUTS.

@StephenSiu 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Stephen, very informative video. Over here in Canada the government has actually been running programs to save the bird life and teach people how to take care of birds in their backyard. I can hear the enthusiasm in your tone and hope to see more videos!

@blcatlady 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it! Hummingbirds busy at my feeder today in SE Washington. Love the honeysuckle, Beebalm, and many others. Always plant to attract them including a couple of fushias in pots off my deck!

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bernie ! That’s a nice list . I think you’re one of the lucky ones that get a few different species of hummingbirds! Very cool! 🔴

@Travelling..Bottle..Digger 3 жыл бұрын

I know a couple of folks that would love to see this video... good info, Stephen.

@Travelling..Bottle..Digger 3 жыл бұрын

@@stephenbahrmarbles I did... shared to FB

@debbieellis527 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video and information is very helpful.

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thank you Debbie !

@hobbitlady7568 Жыл бұрын

Is this your garden!?? It’s absolutely amazing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thank you Hobbit Lady ! Yes it is 🌱

@samueljaramillo4221 2 жыл бұрын

Great video.🌺🌸🌿🌱🍀

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Samuel 💥

@powerlinekid4296 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in North Jersey and have great success with Zinnias, (attracting hummingbirds) I grow mostly the very tall varieties. I am going to have to look into getting a Coral Honeysuckle. I just saw my first hummingbird of the year on the Japanese Honeysuckle, that has taken over our privet hedge.

@cathyhosek5282 Жыл бұрын

This is ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Cathy !

@kerigeoghegan8059 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much from CT! That was awesome!!

@andrewmay1666 Жыл бұрын

Love the detailed information

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thank you Andrew !

@kimjones215 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video!! Thank you!😍

@AbsyntheAndTears 2 жыл бұрын

I live in zone 6a. I love pollinators, thank you for this video.

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Charles, 6a is right down my alley. I hope you have a great gardening season!

@KerryAndBerrys 3 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful day you chose to film on Just look at the Salvia Guaranitica! Some of these creatures are incredible Love this new out and about style video you’re doing 🥰

@roxiestephen4480 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! AND a big thank you.. unfortunately our season is short I'm in Minnesota. But, I try to plant for hummingbirds, Oriole's and butterflies. We just moved here and I'm getting started. Thanks for the ideas..

@debbiebryant5743 3 жыл бұрын

I only have a small patio, so my choices are limited. I always have lantana. This year I found some cypress vine seeds which are just coming up. I believe that I heard that hummingbirds like petunias which I have a hanging basket of purple petunias. I also have morning glories on that same side of the patio.

@pennybenton5607 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Kentucky. I grow cannas, butterfly bushes, petunias, zinnias, verbena, cypress vine all for my precious hummingbirds.

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome list Penny ! I hope you have a great season! Thank you ! 🌱

@elizabethmensah3102 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating

@gisellethomas4579 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful video .

@stephenbahrmarbles 8 ай бұрын

Thank you Giselle !

@gfitz6001 2 жыл бұрын

The Rose Of Sharon shrub , when it blooms next to my patio , attracts so many hummingbirds.

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Oh right G Fitz they get busy on them ! Thank you !

@joannabatherson6783 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a beautiful and excellent video. Hummingbirds delight! 🌺

@conniesagredo5316 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.... beautifully done thank u

@marymonroy8442 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your beautiful plants and flowers

@annegriffin9135 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me add to my pollinator garden. You have given me some great ideas! Slingerlands NY Zone 5b

@MariaGarcia-jm9uw 3 жыл бұрын

INFORMATIVE AND BEAUTIFUL...THANK YOU

@ontariogardening 3 жыл бұрын

I am in zone 5b here in Ontario- I am going to try and adjust a couple of these and plant according to my area. Thank you so much for this video! Very informative. Your gardens look amazing!

@aquaseahorselove3939 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! I’ve had some of these before and didn’t realize they attracted hummingbirds. I’m in FL and a lot of this list grows well here. Also, letting your veggies and herbs in a garden go to seed attracts butterflies like crazy. 🦋🐛🦋

@amivermillion1808 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing so much helpful information and inspiration. I have Butterfly Bushes and Echinacea, and potted red begonias that I’ve been bringing in over winter that I hang next to my nectar feeder. There are wild butterfly weeds in the vegetation across the lane. My lot is mostly wooded and there are a lot of areas where I need to pull out invasive vegetation along the edges of my yard. I hope that some of these plants might work in those areas.

@GardenhoesATL 2 жыл бұрын

Just beautiful

@edwardk.marois5951 3 жыл бұрын

AWSOME video of the usual perfection ...

@chankooncheng 3 жыл бұрын

Super info and advice!

@tylerk.7947 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites that you didn’t discuss is jewelweed! I have lots in my garden here in NC. The hummingbirds spend hours hovering around them mid to late summer. It’s a very reliable self seeder, bordering on aggressive so you have to be somewhat careful letting it go to seed. Easy to pull though Fantastic video though! I have literally tried for YEARS to identify this dainty vine at a clients house. Your video just showed me it is cypress vine! Love it!!

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Tyler you are spot on ! I want to cover Jewelweed in the next video. They are in the woods behind my house and the hummingbirds love them . I’m going to try to transplant some seedlings. Thank you for chiming in , your garden sounds awesome !

@MyDearWormwood 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed….jewelweed drives the hummers crazy!

@anamelendez-dejesus8337 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Extremely informative. Exactly what I needed.

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Terrific Ana ! I hope you’re next gardening season is awesome!

@HottieBugatti 3 жыл бұрын

Stumbled upon your channel so incredibly glad that I did 😁 new subscriber as well. Thank you so very much for all that you do. Great job 👍

@aliciacromwell6490 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely video. This year the Cardinal flowers are in my list . 🤗❤

@bolawhaley3725 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@Myralondon 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome I'm also in New Jersey, thanks for the video

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Aubarmya !

@syrianlights8809 Жыл бұрын

حديقتك رائعة ماشاء الله تبارك الرحمن ❤

@vangiefich 2 жыл бұрын

Great information! Thank you.

@ninagammar6629 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so, much for sharing . I enjoyed watching your video.

@deepalib3096 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video... So informative.... I will plant zinnia... I never thought butterflies and bees also had favourite flowers!

@cara1744 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, I live in zone 9b and the hummingbirds love the firespike plant and the firecracker bush. I think their favorite are the aloe blossoms. Those send up salmon-color flowers and bloom a few times in the summer and the hummers go right to them. These three plants thrive in the hot sun and can withstand the dry spells. We also have plenty of milkweed for the monarchs and a winter senna bush for the sulfur butterflies. Purple porterweed attracts all kinds of butterflies, too! I love your video!

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cara ! Living in zone 9 must be awesome for the variety of plants you can provide! I would love to be able to grow Firecracker Plant as a Perennial! The Aloes have remarkable colors! Thank you for your list !

@jillifensty5110 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for condensing it in the end . You have be excited to get started. I live in pa. So it went from early heat to cool and rainy . Looking forward to getting new flowers this year

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jilli ! I got my first hummingbirds yesterday, they’re around, good luck with your garden this year ! 🌱

@judyingram4846 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a great video. I'm from Oklahoma Northeastern. Zone 6. Love your channel Just found it.❤️🥰❤️

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Judy for chiming in ! We share the same zone ! I’m beginning to film for a new gardening video, coming up next, I hope you like it 🌱

@joycesmith1270 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cindymurphy457 9 ай бұрын

Butterflies and marbles I really like you 😊😊😊

@stephenbahrmarbles 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Cindy ! 😀

@TaiEast7 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome video! Thanks so much for sharing!

@billzero7274 3 жыл бұрын

Wow your garden is fabulous. Hope you will share more videos. Thank you !

@peterg6638 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Steve

@sandrabrown6860 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!

@carmensmith9220 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. So beautiful. I hope my garden can look like that one day.

@judyingram4846 3 жыл бұрын

I love your video. I have quiet a few of these flowers. But their are so many that I need to get. Thank you for your information.

@georginafraser451 2 жыл бұрын

Great your video it's the best up to now showing the plants and names. Beautifull I gave u a like. All my best wishes from Argentina. God bless u.

@stephenbahrmarbles 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Georgina , wow you must have some spectacular hummingbird species there ! Thank you for the comment ! 💥

@infinity8593 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video… thank you

@bobzimmerman9796 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen. I enjoy your videos on marble collecting, and now I've found my way to your other videos. Over the last few years we've turned about half our turf into a pollinator garden. Love watching the hummers go through the area in the spring and fall. Thanks for posting.

@stephenbahrmarbles Жыл бұрын

Awesome story Bob ! Thanks for watching the videos, the hummingbirds are absolutely fascinating creatures, I’m looking forward to their return , getting my feeders up in the next few days✅