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Birders

lark

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2. I hsve never seen a hummingbird on our zinnias.

Reply to Donkees (Original post)

Mon Apr 10, 2023, 07:51 AM

Apr 2023

They do, however, love, love 4 O'clocks and red Gerbera daisies and so do bees. I convinced my husband to let the volunteer 4 O'clocks at the fence line grow for the critters. Can't wait for the summer evenings when they are blooming and have hummingbirds darting all over!

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Hummingbird on Zinnia [View all] Donkees Apr 2023 OP

Thank you. niyad Apr 2023 #1

I hsve never seen a hummingbird on our zinnias. lark Apr 2023 #2

I recall reading that the type of zinnia 'centers' makes a difference ... Donkees Apr 2023 #3

Our zinnias are in an area that gets no shade. lark Apr 2023 #4

Here's some info on one of the varieties of hummingbird mint: Donkees Apr 2023 #5