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Forum: Hummingbird and Butterfly GardeningReplies: 2, Views: 103
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HBJoe
Jetersville, VA

August 23, 2009
10:08 PM

Post #6981310

This plant should be a snap to identify for anyone living in our desert South-western states. Originally a perennial from Mexico, it is also native to Az, NM and Texas. It is a member of one of the largest groups of hummingbird attractors and is very popular with home gardeners through zone 5. This beauty can handle triple digit temps and blooms prolifically when ordinary flowers wilt and die. Therefore it is classified as a "xeric." It should probably be considered and annual from 7a up. This is one of the plants to have blooming as hummingbirds begin their marathon trip to the tropics. See if you can name this plant

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