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txgrdngal

trumpet vine and turk's cap questions

backyardmama
16 years ago

Do hummers really like trumpet vine? I have tons of it on the back fence but have never seen hummers at it.

I have access to a very large bed of turk's cap that I can help myself to. What is the best way to get some? The principal at the school where it is located said the fall, before Oct. 15 (North Texas)is a good time to thin it out.

Thanks,

Sherry

Comments (3)

  • jabee
    16 years ago

    Yes, October would be a good time to transplant. Your hummers will love it!

    Trumpet vine is supposed to attract hummers, perhaps you have something else that they like better???

  • bdriver71
    16 years ago

    txspice has a good point. I have many flowers hummers are suppose to love that I barely see them visit. They seem to prefer my butterfly bushes and morning glory.

  • hannah_md
    16 years ago

    They seem to like the trumpet vines later in the season. Maybe that is when the nectar is sweeter.

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