Hummingbirds are a great welcome addition to any yard during the summer months. They are most attracted to red tubular Flowers.

Here is a partial list of preferred plants:
Annuals - Petunia, Gladiolus, Geranium, Fuchsia
Perennials - Bee Balm, Columbine, Day Lily, Hollyhock
Vines - Honeysuckle

Hummingbird Feeders
Be sure to put your feeders up in early spring when the Hummingbirds are just arriving so they will find you, and want to remain in the area. You can take them down after the last stragglers have migrated through.

To make syrup that will draw Hummingbirds, do the following:
- Mix 1 Part white sugar with 4 parts water and boil for 1-2 minutes. Cool and place in feeders

You should thoroughly clean the feeders and replace the solution every 3 to 4 days. Scrub feeders with hot water and vinegar and rinse them.