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Lure Hummingbirds To Your Yard With Fast-Growing Ground Covers
By Sakshi Khaitan
Perennial Plumbago
Perennial plumbago is a gorgeous ground cover that can grow to 10 inches. It tolerates foot traffic, is rapidly growing, and can suppress weeds without turning invasive.
Rose Verbena
Rose Verbena is quick to establish its roots wherever its stem nodes touch the dirt, outmaneuvering any weeds wanting to take over.
Wild Potato Vines
Hummingbirds won't be far away when winter hardy sprawls and carpets the ground with their purple-tinged, hairy stems adorned by heart-shaped green foliage.
Creeping Phlox
Another flowering groundcover that hummingbirds and butterflies love is the creeping phlox, with five-petal blooms. It’s a fine dining experience for pollinators.
Garden Petunias
Pretty petunia varieties keep hummingbirds returning. The cascading or trailing species are quick to establish on the ground while staying manageable.