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The Hummingbird Heroes plant collections were curated for their ability to provide key hummingbird habitat and supply essential food to hummingbirds for three seasons.
These collections include native perennial plants that are especially beneficial to hummingbirds:
- Scarlet Sage
- Cardinal Flower
- Blazing Star
Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids for healthy pollinators and planet, these collections of plants for sun/part shade will:
- Provide key hummingbird habitat (a hummingbird welcome mat, so to speak)
- Offer brightly colored tubular flowers that attract and provide nectar for hummingbirds
- Support other wildlife species including birds, butterflies, moths, and bees
- Bloom across three seasons and return each year
- Never need chemicals and require less water once established
This collection includes keystone plants and supports:
- 33 native bee species
- 101 butterfly species
- 96% of backyard birds that rely on these insects to feed their young
- Dozens of other pollinators foraging for nectar
Also Includes: Garden design ideas and plant guidance from our pros.
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Meet Your Plants
Scarlet Sage
Salvia coccinea
Grows to: 1-3 Ft
Spread: 0.5-2 Ft
Blooms: February-October
Light Requirements: Full Sun , Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist, Well-Drained
Soil Description: Sandy
Attracts: Butterflies, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Grows to: 2-4 Ft
Spread: 1-2 Ft
Blooms: July-October
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Loam, Clay
Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
Blazing Star
Liatris spicata
Grows to: 2-4 Ft
Spread: 0.75-1.5 Ft
Blooms: July-September
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Moisture: Moist, Medium, Well-Drained
Soil Description: Clay, Rich Organic Material
Attracts: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Birds, Hummingbirds, Beneficial Insects
Deer Resistant: Yes
You’ll help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.
Your impact reaches far beyond your own garden. You’ll be creating habitat for declining wildlife, but also helping to reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.
Bring nature home. There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.
All orders support our non-profit mission to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.
Meet the Growers
When you buy a Garden for Wildlife™ Native Plant Collection, you're not just helping wildlife and the planet; you're also supporting the hard-working small businesses in your region who we've partnered with to grow our native plants.
We select independent, regional growers who meet specific standards, including:
- Sustainable, chemical-free growing practices.
- Experience growing native, local ecotype plant species.
- The ability to grow and sort mass plugs/starter plants.
- The capacity to safely pack and ship plants to their new homes.
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- Questions
United StatesNew plants
I received the plants. Two of the plants, were moldy and didn’t look good, but after cleaning them and planting, my fingers crossing to see if they live
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
Thank you for planting with a purpose! If there is anything that we can do to help, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer care team at orders@gardenforwildlife.com.
United StatesSo Far So Good
I received 6 plants for the Hummingbird Heros ❤️ and all of the plants are growing nicely except for one plant that didn't survive. I am looking forward to seeing them bloom hopefully next summer. I just love hummers and I hope to see more of them soon.
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
Thank you for planting with a purpose! We are sorry to hear that one of your plants did not survive. Please reach out to us at orders@gardenforwildlife.com and we will try and help.
United StatesHardy Plants
The plants are hardy! Before I planted them I was horrified at how tiny they were here. I put them outside where I was going to plant them and made sure they were watered. It took 2 to 3 weeks for me to get them in the ground. I used planting soil with a little fertilizer already in it. I haven’t put mulch around them yet, but with the little bit of rain we have had every two or three days and a pitcher for water, they are thriving. Some of them were eaten by deer, so the next time I ordered, I set the plants near where I was going to put them in the ground and waited to see which ones would survive the deer and which ones would not. This seems to have worked well. It is amazing to me that although still in the pots, those that I thought didn’t survive are coming back time after time. That is also true of the ones eaten down to the ground from earlier. They keep coming back to then meet the same fate. I am learning a lot about growing things in Savannah. I thought I was through digging in the dirt. I have found, however, that planting for all wildlife, really all living things, is incredibly satisfying. It’s much more meaningful than the desire for beauty, which I discovered so very very recently was in many ways distructive. I love creating something that is making my world and the world of others much better!
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate your support of our mission to help wildlife with native plants.
United States1 of 3 died immediately
Coral honeysuckle died immediately. The scarlet sage is huge, but has not flowered. The pink bead tongue is alive, but doesn't seem to be growing. They all get morning sun, and indirect light after noon. My recommendation would be maybe. I don't know if I've done anything particularly wrong, but I will say yes since 2/3 are still going
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are so so sorry to hear that some of your plants have not fared well. Please email us at orders@gardenforwildlife.com so we can try and help.
United StatesEverything died
Garden for Wildlife by National Wildlife Federation
We are so sorry to hear that your plants did not survive! Please email orders@gardenforwildlife.com and we will try and help.