The hummingbird plant is also known
as the Uruguayan firecracker plant or firecracker flower, the scientific name
is Dicliptera suberecta. The hummingbird plant is an ornamental plant that
delights hummingbirds with its bright blooms from late spring until the first
frost in autumn. Continue reading to learn more about hummingbird plant.
Hummingbird Plant Info
Actually the hummingbird plants are
bushy plants that can reach a height of about two feet with a spread of about
three feet. The plant velvety leaves and the stems are an attractive shade of
grayish green. The masses of bright, reddish range flowers at the stem tips of
the plant are upright and tube-shaped, making it very easy for hummingbirds to
reach the sweet nectar. The hummingbird plants are adaptable perennial that is
suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones seven and above. In cooler
climates the plant can be grown as an annual. The hummingbird plants are
suitable for containers, hanging baskets, flower beds, or borders.
How to Grow a
Hummingbird Tree
Actually growing hummingbird tree is very
easy. The hummingbird plants are drought-tolerant and heat-loving plant that
can be grown in full sunlight and well-drained soil. This plant is also
attractive to other beneficial pollinators, including honeybees and butterflies.
How to Care for Hummingbird Plant
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