It was such a joy to see it come up this spring and bloom so beautifully. I shall treasure this little beauty and its offspring for years to come, and so will my hummingbirds. Another lovely columbine I planted last fall is also shown. Its gorgeous deep burgundy outer petals surround its creamy white center petals. Hummingbirds adore columbines because their tubular shape is perfect for sipping nectar with their long, needle-like beaks.
Azaleas are another favorite for hummingbirds as well as butterflies.
My pale pink and dark coral pink azaleas really outdid themselves this spring. These were also planted in the spring of the first year we moved here. They are always one of the first bursts of color to bloom every spring, and are a joy to behold after a dreary winter. Penstemons are a dainty little flower resembling little bells turned upside down. Hummingbirds are greatly attracted to penstemons, as are butterflies and bees.