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Hummingbirds Can't Resist These Beautiful Perennial Plants
By PAMELA SIEGEL
Veronica
This spiky plant comes in several colors. It’s a sun-tolerant perennial that’s easy to grow in USDA zones 3 through 11, but be sure to check its care instructions.
Delphinium
These perennials grow in zones 3 through 7, prefer damp soil and cool weather, and come in many colors. They are highly toxic, though, so keep children and animals away.
Coral Bells
These tall blooms are hardy in zones 4 to 9 and prefer four to six hours of mild sun daily. They don’t interest deer or rabbits, but they do attract hummingbirds.
Firecracker
This profusely blooming perennial’s tube-shaped flowers come in several colors and are a favorite of hummingbirds. It likes warm weather and grows well in zones 9 to 11.
Lion's Ear
This perennial’s orange flowers are perfect reserves for nectar. It grows in full sun or partial shade in zones 8 to 11 from late summer to early fall and mild winter.