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May 16th, 2007 | 
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Hummingbirds love syrupy petunias
Why Do Hummingbirds Chose Petunias And Not Roses?
Why in the world would a hummingbird pass up a heavenly scented rose in favor of a rather non-event petunia!
Well, you could say the little guy is too busy staying alive to “smell the roses” along the way. But actually, it’s because hummingbirds aren’t drawn to fragrance. What attracts them are color and nectar.
This is a key element to remember when creating landscape gardens for hummingbirds. Fortunately, there are at least 150 North American flowering plants that attract hummingbirds to your garden… without relying on fragrance. Read the rest of this entry »
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