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Best annuals

Sylvia Da Costa

10 years ago

Hi, I'm a relative garden newbie (my garden is on year 2) and I have a few spots in my zone 5 garden and in patio containers that I'd like to use annuals in. I have spots in full sun and partial shade. In your experience - what annuals attract the most butterflies? (Looking to attract bees and hummingbirds too) Thanks!

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docmom_gw
10 years ago
Salvias, zinnia, tithonia, Agastache, sun flowers.
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Tom
10 years ago
Large red pentas are excellent for both butterflies and hummingbirds. Around here you can only get them at a few nurseries. The box stores don't have them. Of the ones mentioned above the tithonia, or Mexican Sunflower is best for butterflies in my garden. Salvias tend to be better for hummingbirds.
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