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Wednesday - March 28, 2012
From: smithville, TX
Region: Southwest
Topic: Wildlife Gardens, Shade Tolerant, Herbs/Forbs
Title: Hummingbird Attracting Plants for Shade in Smithville, TX
Answered by: Mike Tomme
QUESTION:
I want hummingbird plants for shade.ANSWER:
Short question, short answer:
Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern red columbine)
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower)
Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii (Turk's cap or turkscap)
Salvia coccinea (Scarlet sage)
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