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Holly Crossley

What color flowers should you plant to attract hummingbirds? The experts reveal – plus 5 choices to try

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Q: I want to attract more hummingbirds to my yard this year. I plan to put out a feeder, I've invested in a bird bath, and I also want to grow more flowers to provide valuable nectar. Are there any particular colors that attract them that I can incorporate into my new planting scheme?

These are all great ways to attract hummingbirds to a yard, but for even more chance of success, focus on using plenty of hot colors – specifically, red.

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