Parry’s Penstemon: A Hummingbird Magnet for Arizona Gardens What Is Parry’s Penstemon? Parry’s Penstemon (Penstemon parryi) is a native wildflower from southern and central Arizona and northern Mexico. It grows naturally in the Sonoran Desert, especially in washes, canyons, and on open slopes between about 1,500 and 5,000 feet in elevation. This plant is a…
Checklist: How to Build Your Own Private Nude Hummingbird Nook Ready to turn the idea of nude hummingbird watching into something real in your own backyard? This simple checklist walks you through each step of creating a private, comfortable nook where you can unwind, ground, and enjoy hummingbirds without worrying about being seen. Step 1:…
The Secret Health Power of Nude Hummingbird Watching in Your Own Backyard Imagine stepping into a hidden corner of your yard at sunrise. Bare feet on cool earth, soft sunlight on your skin, and the air vibrating with the tiny buzz of hummingbird wings as a jewel-toned bird hovers inches from a blossom. No meetings….
Sonoran Honeysuckle: A Hummingbird Magnet for Arizona Gardens Sonoran honeysuckle (Justicia sonorae) is a small desert shrub that can turn your Arizona yard into a hummingbird hotspot. Its bright tubular flowers are packed with nectar that hummingbirds love. What Is Sonoran Honeysuckle? Sonoran honeysuckle is a twiggy subshrub that usually grows about 2 feet tall…
Red Bird of Paradise and Hummingbirds in Arizona The Red Bird of Paradise, Caesalpinia pulcherrima, is a favorite shrub in sunny Arizona yards. Its bright orange, red, and yellow flowers bloom for many months in the heat. Because of this long bloom time, it can become a reliable nectar stop for hungry hummingbirds. What Is…
Hummingbird Trumpet (Epilobium canum) for Arizona Hummingbirds Hummingbird Trumpet, or Epilobium canum, is a desert-friendly plant with bright red, tube-shaped flowers that hummingbirds love. It is native across the West, including Arizona, so it fits naturally into many Arizona yards and wild spaces. Because it blooms from summer into fall, it can feed hummingbirds when…
Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis) for Hummingbirds in Arizona Desert willow is one of the best small trees you can plant for hummingbirds in Arizona. It offers bright flowers, sweet nectar, and safe perches all in one tough native plant. Arizona hummingbirds need both safe feeders and rich native plants. To see when to put…
Chuparosa: Arizona’s Powerhouse Hummingbird Bush Arizona hummingbirds need both safe feeders and rich native plants. To see when to put feeders up and take them down, visit my Arizona hummingbird feeding dates. For tips on nectar, feeders, and yard setup, see my backyard hummingbird guide and my hummingbird food recipes. What Is Chuparosa…
Ocotillo: A Desert Favorite for Hummingbirds in Arizona Ocotillo, or Fouquieria splendens, is a tall, spiky desert shrub that looks like a bundle of dry sticks for much of the year. Yet, when it blooms, it turns into a bright red torch that hummingbirds in Arizona cannot resist. Arizona hummingbirds need both safe feeders and…
In Alaska, it really helps hummingbirds when you plant several native flowers and shrubs together. This guide is part of our Alaska hummingbird plant series, along with articles on lupine, bluebells, red elderberry, Sitka spruce, goatsbeard, western columbine and others. Together, these plants give hummingbirds nectar, insects, and shelter from spring through fall. Wild Currants…
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