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Photo © Keith Amos |
| Lantana, Lantana camara, is an excellent hummingbird shrub that seems even more attractive to butterflies. It has been around for generations and has become naturalized along the U.S. Gulf Coast. Recently introduced varieties that flower prolifically and grow to less 60cm in height are much less attractive to hummingbirds than the old taller varieties such as 'Irene,' 'Christine,' and "Dallas Red.' (Thanks to Keith Amos of Thomaston, Georgia, for sending this photo for use on the Operation RubyThroat Web site.)
If you have a sharp photo of this hummingbird flower you would like to contribute for this page, please send it to PROJECTS with info about when and where the photo was taken, the photographer's name, and any anecdotal info about the plant. |
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| Perennial evergreen shrub (to 2m) Blooms year-round Loamy soil with compost |
Full sun Zones 8-10 |
| NOTE: We are not horticulturists, so we regret we can't answer specific questions about how to plant and propagate hummingbird flowers, but your local agriculture extension office or Master Gardener group may be able to help. We're also unable to provide names of sources from which you can order plants. | |
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