We have a perennial bush in Florida that is a hummingbird magnet. Once established it is really easy to grow. It is sad that this bush is not on this list. Although, I am not surprised because apparently it is only grown in warmer climates. It is the Hamelin Patens or firebush. There is a compactum and a full size one. They start flowering in spring and will flower until we have frost (usually not before November). If there is a cold hard winter the bushes will die back and start anew when the weather warms up. Because they are fast growers it isn't long before you begin having flowers again. It would be really nice if word of this were more commonly known because I have personally seen how glorious these bushes are and also the number of hummingbirds it attracts. I have moved to North Florida and can assure you that it grows beautifully here. Please consider adding this plant to your list. It truly is amazing and attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies.
We have a perennial bush in Florida that is a hummingbird magnet. Once established it is really easy to grow. It is sad that this bush is not on this list. Although, I am not surprised because apparently it is only grown in warmer climates. It is the Hamelin Patens or firebush. There is a compactum and a full size one. They start flowering in spring and will flower until we have frost (usually not before November). If there is a cold hard winter the bushes will die back and start anew when the weather warms up. Because they are fast growers it isn't long before you begin having flowers again. It would be really nice if word of this were more commonly known because I have personally seen how glorious these bushes are and also the number of hummingbirds it attracts. I have moved to North Florida and can assure you that it grows beautifully here. Please consider adding this plant to your list. It truly is amazing and attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies.