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Attract Hummingbirds & Pollinators With This Colorful Ground Cover
By SARAH COGGAN
If you live in the central or eastern parts of North America and want to attract hummingbirds and other vital pollinators to your garden, consider planting
creeping phlox.
This native plant is available in a multitude of colors, with the vivid pinks being the most sought-after variety, which are notably easier for flying pollinators to spot.
An early spring bloomer, creeping phlox plays a critical role in the ecosystem by providing essential nutrition to the first butterflies of the season and migrating hummingbirds.
Its horizontal growth pattern and vibrant blossoms make it an attractive ground cover that not only beautifies the garden but also supports the local and migrating pollinators.