Introduction
If you’re looking to plant flowers that will attract both butterflies and hummingbirds, look no further. These 12 plants are unique and stunning, making them a beautiful addition to any garden.
Canna Lilies
Canna lilies are a great choice for attracting both butterflies and hummingbirds. They are a perennial plant that grows up to 6 feet tall and can be planted in full sun or partial shade. The blooms of the canna lily attract both butterflies and hummingbirds, making them an excellent addition to your garden if you want to attract these creatures as well as other pollinators like bees!
Angel’s Trumpet
Angel’s trumpet (Brugmansia spp.) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae. They are known for their large flowers and strong scent, which can be pleasant or unpleasant depending on the species. The most common member of this genus is Brugmansia arborea (“tree datura”), also known as angel’s trumpet tree or angel trumpet. Although commonly called “tree datura”, it is not related to true daturas such as Datura stramonium (“Jimson weed”).
Rose Mallow
If you’re looking for a plant that both attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, look no further than Rose Mallow. This perennial grows in the United States and Canada, and it produces pink flowers that appear in clusters in the summer months. It grows up to 2 feet tall. The best conditions for growing Rose Mallow include full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil.
Hibiscus
One of the best plants you can grow to attract both butterflies and hummingbirds is the hibiscus flower. This plant is known for its colorful, tubular flowers that are often red, pink or orange. Hummingbirds will flock to these beautiful blooms as they sip nectar from the flower’s center. The hibiscus also has lovely leaves that add a hint of color to your garden in spring and summer.
If you live in an area where winters are cold, it’s best to grow this plant indoors or in containers so it doesn’t die during winter months. If you do choose to grow your hibiscus outdoors, make sure you have plenty of sun exposure (full sun or partial shade). You’ll also want moist soil with rich organic matter such as compost added into the mix before planting begins so that nutrients stay active throughout all seasons — making sure there’s enough moisture around roots will help keep them healthy too!
Red Hot Poker
The red hot poker is a perennial that grows in zones 6 and above. This plant reaches up to 2 feet tall and produces clusters of pink flowers that look like little torches. The plant itself has long stems with green leaves on them.
Red hot pokers grow best in full sun to partial shade but will tolerate some shade as well if you live in an area where it rains often and the soil isn’t allowed to dry out completely between waterings. They prefer sandy, well-drained soil but can tolerate clay if watered regularly so as not to become waterlogged or too dry for too long (which could lead to root rot). Red hot pokers need regular watering during the summer months when temperatures are high, especially when plants are young; once established they will do well with less frequent watering needs throughout the rest of the year unless there’s been a particularly dry period where rain wasn’t able to replenish the soil adequately enough before needing another round of irrigation after awhile
Jewelweed
Jewelweed (Impatiens biflora) is a plant that is native to North America. It grows in the summer and is a perennial plant meaning it will come back year after year. It has bright green leaves and purple flowers that attract both butterflies and hummingbirds. The jewelweed contains an alkaloid called saponin which can be toxic to insects such as mosquitoes, but not for humans or birds so if you are going to use this plant make sure you don’t eat any of it yourself!
Bee Balm
Bee balm is a perennial plant that grows to a height of 6-12 inches. It’s an herb, and it’s in the mint family. This member of the mint family is native to North America, and it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds alike.
Bee balm plants have purple flowers with white hairs on them where they bloom at the top of their stems. After flowering, bee balms produce seeds that grow into new plants for you to enjoy all summer long!
Butter Daisy
Butter Daisy
Butter Daisy is a perennial flower native to the eastern United States and a member of the daisy family. The plant is an excellent choice for butterfly gardens, as well as hummingbirds that like nectar from its bright orange flowers. It attracts butterflies during spring and summer months when they are in bloom, though it can be grown all year long if you live in a warm climate.
Daylily
Daylilies are a great plant to attract butterflies and hummingbirds because they have a long bloom period. They can be planted in full sun or partial shade, but prefer sandy soil.
Daylilies come in many different colors and thrive best in full sun. They’re easy to grow and you can find them at most nurseries or garden centers.
Cardinal Flower
Cardinal flower is a bright red flower that is native to North America. They are easy to grow and will attract hummingbirds. They are also known as Lobelia cardinalis and can grow up to 15 inches tall. These perennial plants prefer full sun, but can tolerate partial shade in warm climates. Cardinal flowers are great for attracting butterflies as well as other pollinators like bees and moths.
Joe Pye Weed
Joe Pye weed is a tall perennial with purple flowers that bloom in late summer. It is a native plant that grows in wet, moist soil. Joe Pye weed gets its name from an Algonquian tribal leader named Joseph Pétun or Petun.
This plant has long been used by Native Americans to treat fevers and headaches and as a blood purifier. The name “Indian physic” comes from its use by Native Americans as medicine. Another name for this plant is blood root, because when cut it bleeds clear liquid which was used to treat bruises and swelling. In England, where it was introduced around 1810 by London physician Dr William Withering (1741-1798), it was called “Indian rhubarb” because of its supposed ability to cure diarrhea just like rhubarb does (although this common belief has never been proven).
Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) is a perennial shrub that grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, depending on the variety. It is native to China, but it has been popularized in North America as an ornamental plant since the 1700s.
Butterfly bush grows up to 6 feet tall and wide, making it a good choice for small gardens or containers. The flowers are typically lavender or pinkish-purple and have five petals each. Butterfly bushes produce nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds alike! They attract bees too!
It’s easy to grow butterfly bush from seeds or cuttings—just be sure that you buy a variety that will thrive in your climate zone (there are many!)
As you can see, these plants are all unique and beautiful, making them wonderful additions to your garden if you want to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
As you can see, these plants are all unique and beautiful, making them wonderful additions to your garden if you want to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Some of the best plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds are:
- Purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
- Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima)
- Lantana camara var. bicolor “Red Lantern”
The above plants are easy to grow, as well as easy to care for and maintain. The above-mentioned plants need little fertilizer or water once established. All of these plants can be propagated from seed or cuttings by planting them in the ground during springtime after danger of frost has passed.
Conclusion
Achieving the right balance of color, texture and shape in your garden can be difficult, but adding plants that attract butterflies and hummingbirds makes the process a lot easier! In the end, it’s about bringing beauty into your home with plants that will make you feel happy.