In June, the sun is warm, and while kneeling down, you may find some bright flowers that will attract hummingbirds. It’s not hard to figure out which plants will colorful your yard and also get some animal activity. The right flowers that bloom in June will give a continuous supply of nectar just when the hummingbirds need it the most.
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Tall stems gently sway in a breeze. thin trumpet shaped red flowers dangle from the stems in looser clusters . Although the petals feel almost paper like, they are very vibrant. The color even from a distance screams ‘look at me!’.
In June, Hummingbirds enjoy these flowers because the deep, narrow tubes provide a good supply of nectar which is ideal for their bills. They can easily spot the bright red blooms among the green foliage. These plants often begin their flowering season just as the first migrating Hummingbirds arrive.
Start your planting of scarlet gilia in the sun and with soil that drains easily. Start the seeds in a bright area or in a container that drains well. After being established, scarlet gilia requires little care. If a couple of flowers heads are left on seed, they will reseed themselves at the end of the season. Start it from seed
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7) Hummingbird Trumpet (Zauschneria californica)
Your yard size is less important than reliable food sources and places to rest. Small changes like having moving water and not spraying pesticides, can change your yard from one that hummingbirds just fly over to one that they return to regularly.
Water and Rest Stops
Install a shallow mister, dripper, or small fountain close to your flowers. Hummingbirds are attracted to running water, and a mister that runs for a few minutes at a time draws hummingbirds quickly. Position the water source at a distance of 3 to 6 feet from your flowering plants so that the birds can bath and dry off without a long flight distance.
Additionally, include a few thin perches. A set of bare branches or a lightweight shepherd’s hook at about four to six feet will do. Hummingbirds will rest between feeding bouts, so if you have a sunny perch close to the feeder, they are likely to linger at the feeder rather than disappear between visits. During hot weather, clean and change the water in your water features more regularly so the water is fresh.
Minimizing Pesticides for a Healthier Garden
Avoid using broad-spectrum insecticides when trees are in bloom and during nesting season. As with many birds, during nesting season, potential food sources for foragers may be eliminated. Pesticide sprays will remove one source of food while also putting birds at risk. If you have to deal with pests, consider that insecticidal soap on a target pest in the late evening is a much less disruptive treatment option to nesting birds and birds that may be using your yard.
Hummingbird nests are fed caterpillars and spiders that can be found in small leaf litter patches and twig piles. Leaving small piles of leaves and twigs may not look the best, but it allows your yard to really do its part! A yard that provides insects supports hummingbirds in ways that no feeder or flower can ever do.
The birds will take care of the rest.
