This limited-edition collection includes six native perennial plants that are especially beneficial to hummingbirds:
- Cardinal Flower (2)
- Eastern Columbine (2)
- Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm (2)
Grown sustainably just for your area, these part-shade plants:
- Offer brightly colored tubular flowers that attract and provide nectar for hummingbirds
- Support other key wildlife species, including butterflies, moths, and bees
- Bloom across three seasons and return each year
- Never need chemicals and require less water once established
Sizing: At the time of shipment, our native plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high. The 6-plant collection grows to fill a space up to about 4x6 feet; perfect for a small garden bed or patio containers.
PURCHASES ALSO INCLUDE:
- Free shipping!
- Garden design ideas and plant guidance from our pros.
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
IMPACT
The Hummingbird Heroes plant collection was curated for its ability to supply essential food to hummingbirds for three seasons.
Did you know? Ruby-throated hummingbirds can consume up to twice their bodyweight in nectar, small insects, and tree sap every day. The ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is the only hummingbird native to the Eastern U.S.
This collection of native plants also supports:
- 1 pollen specialist bee (the sweat bee (Dufourea monardae))
- 3 butterfly species
- 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young
- Dozens of other pollinator species foraging for nectar
All purchases support National Wildlife Federation’s non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
SHIPPING
This is a limited-edition collection that will only ship in April and May to the following states: AR, CT, DE, DC, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, VT, VA, WV, WI.
Orders placed outside this time frame (pre-orders) will ship immediately after the frost date for your zone.
When your order ships, you will receive an email from orders@gardenforwildlife.org with tracking information. Your digital download containing garden design ideas and planting tips is sent by email immediately after purchase.
PLANT INFO
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Grows to 2-4 Ft
Blooms July-OctoberLight Requirement: Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Clay, Loam
Attracts: Hummingbirds, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies
Eastern Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis
Grows to 1-3 Ft
Blooms March-July
Light Requirement: Part Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist, Well-Drained
Soil Description: Loam, Sand
Attracts: Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects, Native Bees, Hawk Moths. Seeds eaten by Finches and Buntings.
Wild Bergamot, Bee Balm
Monarda fistulosa
Grows to 1-4 Ft
Blooms May-September
Light Requirement: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist, Well-Drained
Soil Description: Clay, Loam
Attracts: Native Bees, Butterflies, Birds
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