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Hummingbird and Butterfly Attracting Collection for the West

Enjoy watching butterflies and hummingbirds flit from flower to flower all summer long with this hummingbird attracting collection for the west. Best suited for growing conditions with western soils and full sun. 9 plants in 5" pots.
Zones5 - 8
Advantages
Attract Butterflies
Attract Hummingbirds
Bee Friendly
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Annual Rainfall
10 to 20"
20 to 30"
30 to 40"
Bloom TimeLate spring to fall
ShippingNo longer available this season. Learn More…
SizeCollection of 9
SKUHC017152

USDA Hardiness Planting Zones

To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.

  • If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
  • If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).

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This Hummingbird and Butterfly Attracting Collection for the west will provide ample nectar to draw butterflies hummingbirds to your garden all season. These plants are perfectly suited for gardens with alkaline western soils. 9 plants (3 of each): Agastache rupestris, Penstemon barbatus Red Riding Hood, Ascelpias tuberosa Western Gold Mix. We reserve the right to substitute a plant with similar attributes.

*Does not include planting map

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SKUHC017152
Item Package Size
Collection of 9
Botanical Name
Hummingbird and Butterfly Attracting Collection for the West
Zones
5, 6, 7, 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Flower Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late spring to fall
Ships As
Potted Plant
Soil Type
Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Soil Moisture
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
Amount Of Rain
10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40"
Advantages
Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly
Ideal Region
Anywhere In The US
Planting Time
Spring / Summer, Fall
Item Unit Of Measure
Plant
Ships To Canada
No
Planting Guides
Planting and Caring for Pre-Planned Gardens & Collections

Soil Preparation: Remember that proper soil preparation is the key to healthy, vigorous blooming perennials. Use Yum Yum Mix and a high quality compost at recommended rates to prepare the soil. Inoculate the plant roots with Plant Success mycorrhizal inoculant. Planting: Plant according to the mature size of the plant. Don’t be tempted to put the plants too close based on their size in the pots. They’ll grow quickly and cover the space shown in the planting map. (Maps included only with Pre-Planned Gardens, not Collections.)

Fertilizing: Once annually in mid-fall, after plants begin to go dormant. Use Yum Yum Mix or Yum Yum Mix Winterizer at recommended rates to improve the soil and provide essential plant nutrients.Use it with high quality compost, mix half and half by volume and spread on top of the soil. Scratch it in lightly and water thoroughly. It is also beneficial to treat the plant roots with Plant Success® mycorrhizal root inoculant if you didn’t do so at planting time. (Inoculation only needs to be done once.)

Mulching: In arid climates mulching is very beneficial. Coarse textured composts, shredded leaves, pine needles and composted bark are all excellent mulch materials. Apply to a depth of 1-2 inches. Replenish annually (or as needed).

View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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