What are the best plants to attract hummingbirds?

Q: What are the best plants to attract hummingbirds?
A: Hummingbirds are arriving in Houston home gardens, looking to fill up before the long trek across the Gulf of Mexico toward their winter home. Tubular flowers are hummingbird favorites and offer nectar seekers a dine-in or flyby experience. Contrary to popular belief, they don’t have to be red flowers. Here’s a shout out to some of the native Texas plants that provide a tasty feast for these tiny travelers.

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