Even though we don't have a single hummingbird feeder hung up at the Arboretum, we do have hummingbirds. One of the plants which the hummers will be seen at is Salvia. In bloom now throughout the various gardens we have:
Salvia guarantica 'Brazilian Sage'
Salvia guarantica 'Black & Blue'
Salvia coccinea 'Scarlet Sage'
Salvia farinacea 'Victoria' Mealy Blue Sage
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' (pictured)Most salvias are hardy plants for this area. They are easy to grow, not too fussy about the soil they are in, prefer the sun, and are drought tolerant once established. Many will bloom all summer until frost. Growing plants which hummingbirds visit is much easier than maintaining feeders. For more ideas about plants which will attract hummingbirds click here
