Best Ipmoea to attract hummingbirds??

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tabasco Cincinnati (Anderson, OH(Zone 6a) Jan 23, 2006

Hi, everybody--Please, perhaps someone on this forum will have these answers for me?....

I am planning my hummingbird garden for next summer and I am a little confused by the variety of Ipmoeas and the differences--

I am looking for the best one to attract ruby throated hummingbirds--I understand there are several including the cardinal flower and Ipomoea Coccine, and many others that are very good, but which ones bloom the longest, are easiest to grow from seed, have the most nectar, are the nicest 'garden' flower?

Does anyone know?

Thank you very much. t.




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EmmaGrace Jacksonville, TX(Zone 8a) Jan 23, 2006

One would be Cypress Vine Ipomoea quamocit
Another the Bright Yellow Ipomoea hederifolia var. lutea

Both of these are easy to grow and both will bloom until frost.

Emma

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KayJones Lee's Summit, MO(Zone 6a) Jan 23, 2006

Emma, do you have any seeds of the yellow to trade or for postage?

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RON_CONVOLVULACEAE Netcong, NJ(Zone 5b) Jan 24, 2006

Hello tabasco,
I agree with the suggestions offered by Emma and would add the reddish colored Ipomoea hederifolia to the list along with the Ipomoea coccinea and Ipomoea quamoclit.

The hummingbirds usually have a preference for red colored flowers.

Ipomoea carnea produces the most quantity of nectar of any Morning Glory (that I am aware of) and is a non-twining upright bush type that can get quite tall.
Ipomoea carnea comes in several colors including white and shades of pink and lavender and the quantity of nectar produced usually attracts alot of hummingbirds...This species is a perennial that can be grown as a large container plant and overwintered indoors,...although it may flower later in the season,these later blooms may add an unusual later season treat for both the hummingbirds and other garden admirers...

TTY,...

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QueenB Shepherd, TX(Zone 8b) Jan 24, 2006

The hummers and butterflies went nuts on the yellow ones last year. I was surprised they liked the yellow so much!

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tabasco Cincinnati (Anderson, OH(Zone 6a) Jan 27, 2006


Thanks for the good info--

I have ordered the Ipomoea various as suggested and now will try to start them and then run an experiment to see which is favored!

It's interesting to hear about the yellow, too. I am a little surprised too, but I think in the long run, HBs like anything that has nectar that they can get at... :-)

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