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have a hummer question???????

17 years ago

We live in SE Michigan, the hummers have visited us consistently this summer. They have enjoyed the Bee Balm and Cardinal flower. Next year we would like to plant some type annual in one of our large concrete baskets that is on our deck.

What type of annual would bring in the humers, the reason for the annual a prennial won't work in the basket from year to year, it is only about 18" across the top and about 8" deep so won't support a deep root system.

Up for ideas!!!! Thanks

Lary

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karenforroses
17 years ago
They love fushias!
grannymarsh
17 years ago
Annual Verbena
jselwa
17 years ago
Petunias or anything colorful, especially red, that they can stick their noses into. :)
michael_in_chicago
17 years ago
Salvias are popular with them, as are agastache.
lala108
17 years ago
I find they like Fuchsias, Calibrachoas, Nasturtiums, and any petunias or salvias that are bright. The plant I find they love is the Cigar Plant. It is so much fun to watch them because of the shape of the small tubular flowers.

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