Container gardens for Butterflies and Hummers

(Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a)

I thought I would start a new thread on this topic. I recently tried a new combo of plants in a container for the butterflies, moths, and hummers. I do know the Monarch Butterflies have been using it. (Found some cats on the MW.)

In the pot are Milkweed (back), Red Salvia (center) and Red Petunia (front). I am also trying to grow some Red Nasturtiums in the pot, too. But I think I planted the seeds too deep. I'm gonna try again.

I like red and I think it is not only useful for the critters, but also rather pretty!

I would love to see more container photos of plants used for hummers and butterflies! Hanging baskets, too!

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(Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a)

I was very surprised this Spring by a pot of Bush Daisies that were looking rather sparse. But suddenly something sparked growth in them and WOW! did they take off! The butterflies and a LOT of bees have been all over it! :-)

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(Becky) in Sebastian, FL(Zone 10a)

But the plant that has me MOST impressed and I have come to find a new love for are my Nasturtiums. They are a host plant for the Great Southern White Butterflies and the hummer moths love the flowers at night! They've been in these 3 potsgoing over a year now. They don't like to be moved. So I just left them and OH MY! did they surprise me with their beautiful flowing growth, blooms, and spread. I LOVE them!!!! ♥♥

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St Augustine, FL(Zone 9a)

Love the nasturtiums!! Have three tiny plants in a container, surrounding my ice cream banana plant. One flower so far. Really pretty and looking forward to them spreading.

Lumberton, TX(Zone 8b)

I have nasties planted all over. They're VERY good companions for almost everything.

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