9 Types of Perennial Plants That Are Hummingbird Magnets

Beardtongue

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Red Columbine

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Bee Balm

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Zinnia

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Sunflower

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Trumpet Honeysuckle

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Jewelweed

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Hummingbird Fuchsia

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Cardinal Flower

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