05/04/2026
The tiniest travelers with one of the biggest journeys.
They are hereeeee! The male ruby-throated hummingbird has just arrived right. Each spring, they make an incredible solo migration, many flying nonstop across the Gulf of Mexico, guided by instinct alone. And just like clockwork, the males arrive first, staking out territory and searching for reliable food sources before the females follow.
That’s where the garden comes in Salvia and cuphea aren’t just beautiful they are lifelines. Unlike feeders, these nectar rich flowers provide not only natural fuel but also support the tiny insects that hummingbirds rely on for protein. It’s a more complete, balanced way to nourish them, just as nature intended.
If you choose to use feeders make sure you clean them daily and NEVER use the red stuff!
Plant it, and they will come… and if you’re lucky, they’ll stay awhile.
Here is a list of plants that they love:
Black and blue salvia ( has the best)
Vermillionaire (cuphea)
Hot lips salvia
Fuschia (shade)
Petunias ()
Native honeysuckle
