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Posted: Feb/18/2008 2:30 PM PST
I was wondering what kinds of vines do you use to bring in those Hummingbirds. I have the trumpet vines and I have a sweet pea vine now what else can we use? Carol Northern Indiana Thanks I will try everything you suggested!! Carol |
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Posted: Feb/18/2008 3:38 PM PST
Honeysuckle. |
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Posted: Feb/19/2008 4:22 AM PST
Ipomoea quamoclit ~ also known as cypress vine or hummingbird vine. I believe it's in the morning glory family. With its tiny red flowers and ferny leaves, it's so pretty. Can be invasive though, as it will self-seed all over. |
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Posted: Feb/26/2008 3:30 AM PST
Morning glories will bring them in along with rhododendron bushes. I planted part of my yard with flower seeds for both the hummers and butterflys. I would rather give them the natural stuff instead of the liquid we have to mix. |
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Posted: Feb/27/2008 9:38 AM PST
I also use Monarda and Morning glories too I have one Rhodo its in the front doesn't get much action as far as I know. this year should be a great experience will be adding all kinds of vines and plants they should love!! Carol Zone 5 North |
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Posted: May/13/2008 10:12 AM PST
I have a lot of luck with seeing them by my honeysuckle. |
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Posted: May/16/2008 9:27 AM PST
I see mine eating off of my hostas and wisterias, as well as the Japonese honeysuckle and trumpet creeper. Native honeysuckles are better choices. I have also seen them on my neighbor's rose of sharon. I believe that columbines are good too... This year I've planted Cardinal Flower- a good late-season food source. I fill my feeders with one part sugar to 4 parts water, I never use the commercial mixes. Clean and fill your feeder(s) at least every 3-4 days-more often if it's in full sun. I don't fill mine completely full, maybe just one cup of mix. |
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Posted: May/20/2008 9:13 AM PST
Hi cardinal climers and moring glories are a great choice. Native honey suckle the japanese honeysuckle is very invasive here in zone 5. It smells nice but not worth having to pullit up. |
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