We finally got some hummingbird plants to live and grow, including a red
monarda. We already had Woodbine, aka Coral honeysuckle growing and the hummers
really like both. I've also seen them feeding on the red hibiscus in the front
yard and a lily like plant (don't know the name) that has small orange flowers
on a long stem. I'm hoping to phase out the feeders except for the ones that
pass through in off seasons.
George
Lee Ann Reiners wrote:
<on a long stem. >>
George, is it blackberry lily or belamcanda?
Barbara Martin
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Why are you asking me that? Remember, I'm male, I can name food plants but
flowers other than roses, iris, sunflowers, etc are just flowers. You know, that
little orange flower on a stem.
I'll ask her. They are invasive though and only bloom for a short time.
George
Barbara Martin wrote:
In a message dated 6/5/00 1:22:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
gshirley@LIGHTWIRE.NET writes:
<< Remember, I'm male, I can name food plants but
flowers other than roses, iris, sunflowers, etc. are just flowers. >>
I suspect your 'maleness' has little to do with it. Rather your interest
leans toward food plants as opposed to ornamentals. This has nothing to do
with gender. Personally, I grow food for the eyes as well as the body.
John
(zone 5-more or less)
