
Some delphiniums (full sun) can be grown in zones 2 to 9, and they often grow to be 5 feet tall.

Their value also comes from the heights they reach. Growth zones given under each species refer to the United States Department of Agriculture " Plant Hardiness Zones" for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Who doesnt love to watch a hummingbird fly in and out among the flowers These tiny flying gems require a lot of nectar, so plant. Delphinium and hollyhock are two traditional favorites that supply hummingbirds with food. Hummingbird Plants Pink and Orange Delosperma Fire Spinner, Delosperma Fire Spinner, Fire Spinner Ice Plant Purple Liatris, Liatris aspera, Gayfeather. Sometimes known as trumpet creeper or trumpet flower, the trumpet vine is a great hanging basket plant due to its trailing nature.

Although many gardeners may have selection of plants that they plant to attract hummingbirds, the following list includes those native plants judged by Operation RubyThroat to be the "Top Ten" found naturally within the breeding range of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Archilochus colubris. The abundant and huge flowers of the trumpet vine, often in shades of red, are extremely attractive to hummingbirds. Native Nectar Sources for Hummingbirds Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) Wild Lupine (Lupinus perennis) Monkey flower.
