August 11, 2026

The Ruby-throated Hummingbirds (Archilochus colubrid) that come to my yard know that I grow some plants just for them.

Plants that seem designed for the hummingbirds’ color preference of brilliant red, with flower shapes that are perfect for their long beaks. Blooms that have deep pockets of nectar, managing to position their pollen perfectly to be taken by the hummingbirds’ heads from one flower to another.

This flower is Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis). One of many flowers in my garden, planted for the hummingbirds.

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