The best way to attract hummingbirds and butterflies is to plant the native plants they evolved with and prefer. Many of the plants on this list provided are non-native and some are even invasive species. They may provide nectar for hummers and butterflies, but they are not host plants for pollinators. Non-native plants cannot support their young and do not allow these pollinators to reproduce. Bottom line: To thrive, pollinators need host plants, all of which are native plants. Also, the mainstay of any hummers' diet are insects, which also need native plants to flourish. Install native plants in your yard or containers and you will have many many more pollinators!
The best way to attract hummingbirds and butterflies is to plant the native plants they evolved with and prefer. Many of the plants on this list provided are non-native and some are even invasive species. They may provide nectar for hummers and butterflies, but they are not host plants for pollinators. Non-native plants cannot support their young and do not allow these pollinators to reproduce. Bottom line: To thrive, pollinators need host plants, all of which are native plants. Also, the mainstay of any hummers' diet are insects, which also need native plants to flourish. Install native plants in your yard or containers and you will have many many more pollinators!