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Top 15 Colorful Hummingbird Flowers to Grow
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What flowers do hummingbirds like? Turn your garden into a pollinator haven with colorful hummingbird flowers such as bee balm and salvia.
Hummingbird flowers have three things in common. Their blooms are tube-shaped, brightly colored, and they grow where it’s easy for hummingbirds to hover and sip. If you want to attract more of these beautiful birds, plant these flowers that hummingbirds like in your yard or garden.
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1. Cardinal Flower
Lobelia Cardinalis, Zones 2 to 9
Size: 3 to 4 feet tall, 1 to 2 feet wide
Cardinal flower, named for the red robes worn by Roman Catholic cardinals, needs mulch to retain moisture during summer and protect its root system during cold northern winters. It’s one of the top hummingbirds flowers you should grow.
Why we love it: This deer-resistant, reseeding and self-rooting perennial lights up partial shade or full sun areas that boast consistently moist soil. Flower spikes open from bottom to top, and stay in bloom for several weeks.
Check out the top 10 red hummingbird flowers.
Courtesy Melissa Brewer
2. Bee Balm
Monarda species, Zones 4 to 9
Size: 1 to 4 feet tall and wide
For a surefire way to attract hummingbirds with flowers, grow bee balm. This beauty grows up to 4 feet tall in full sun and starts flowering in midsummer. You can even find several varieties on the market that are resistant to mildew. Whether you choose natives or cultivated varieties, the birds can’t resist the nectar-rich blooms. Bee balm needs sun, moist soil, and plenty of air circulation to ward off powdery mildew.
Why we love it: After the tubular pink, red, white or violet flowers fade, the round seed heads add beauty in fall and winter and may self-sow.
Check out the top annual flowers that attract hummingbirds. Then, take a look at the best perennials to grow for hummingbirds.
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3. Penstemon
Penstemon species, Zones 3 to 9
Size: 1 to 4 feet tall
Penstemons are North American natives that come in many forms. It’s best to plant those that are native to your area. These hummingbird flowers are low-maintenance if you place them in full sun and soil with excellent drainage; they hate wet feet, especially in the winter.
Why we love it: The options are nearly limitless. Choose from a wide palette of flower colors, including white, yellow, blue, purple, red and orange.
Grow these potted flowers and plants that attract hummingbirds.
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4. Hosta
Hosta Species, Zones 3 to 9
Size: 6 to 30 inches
Although most hostas are grown for their leaves, they also have flowers that hummingbirds like.
The large bell-shaped blooms are excellent nectar sources in hues of purple to white.
Why we love it: Everyone thinks of hummingbird plants for sunny areas, but the little fliers like a sweet treat in the shade, too.
Check out more long-blooming flowers for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
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5. Catmint
Nepeta Species, Zones 3 to 9
Size: 1 to 3 feet tall, often wider than it is tall
Catmint is easy to grow, long-blooming, heat-tolerant, and deer- and pest-resistant. After the hummingbird flowers fade, shear off the spent blooms and about a third of the stalk for a second round.
Why we love it: Hummingbirds especially like Siberian catmint’s blue blooms (Nepeta sibirica). Just be aware that this variety can be an aggressive grower.
Check out the top 10 purple flowers that attract hummingbirds.
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AgastacheAgastache species, Zones 4 to 9
Size: 1 to 5 feet tall
It’s no coincidence that a common name for one of the agastache species is hummingbird mint. That type excels in dry regions. Choose anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) in northern, wetter climates. Tiny tubular hummingbird flowers on slender stalks grow in a variety of colors and shapes. Full sun and excellent drainage are essential for keeping plants happy.
Why we love it: Deer and rabbits leave it alone.
Learn how to create an ideal hummingbird habitat.
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7. Eastern Red Columbine
Aquilegia Canadensis, Zones 3 to 8
Size: 1 to 3 feet tall, 1 foot wide
This easy-to-grow perennial performs in part to full shade. It reseeds itself to replenish older plants, which tend to lose vigor after three or four years. The airy habit allows it to grow among other plants.
Why we love it: Sure, you can find cultivated varieties of columbines, but native columbine, with its crimson spurs and bright yellow stamens, is an early-season favorite flower that hummingbirds like.
Psst—hummingbirds also love these pink nasturtium flowers.
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8. Trumpet Honeysuckle
Lonicera Sempervirens, Zones 4 to 10
Size: 10- to 20-foot vine
If you have a fence, arbor or trellis in full sun to part shade, plant a colorful trumpet honeysuckle vine. Hummingbirds go absolutely wild for this climber. We don’t always recommend honeysuckle—many types are invasive—but this one is an exception worth considering. It’s native to many areas, and hummingbirds will visit all summer for its nectar. The vine climbs up to 12 feet tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Why we love it: After a flush of blooms in late spring, flowers continue sporadically until fall. Prune or don’t prune—your choice.
“Trumpet honeysuckle is by far the most favored hummingbird plant in my yard. It blooms all season, produces fruit that other birds enjoy and is native to the United States,” says Karen Dennis, Plymouth, Michigan.
Psst—did you know that honeysuckle is the June birth flower?
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9. Salvia
Salvia species, annual to perennial Zones 3 to 10
Size: 1 to 6 feet tall
Pick a salvia, any type of salvia—hummingbirds like them all. The tubular blooms are just right for dipping a beak into. Salvias grow best in full sun to part shade. Annual salvia is a garden favorite, but don’t forget the power of the perennial variety. The blooms can reach 1 to 5 feet tall, flowering in bright shades of purple, indigo, maroon and even red. Grow in full sun, and you’ll probably want to add a few extra for the butterflies, too. Check out the top 10 salvias to grow for hummingbirds.
Why we love it: Almost continuously blooming, especially in hot, dry conditions, salvias come in a huge selection of colors and plant habits. Many gardeners grow these hummingbird flowers because they’re a good drought-tolerant option in summer.
Don’t forget to grow it in well-draining soil for best results.
“Hummingbirds love all of the salvias, but Black & Blue is a favorite in our yard,” says Ginny Phillips Olathe, Kansas.
Also grow Mexican bush sage and cypress vine for hummingbirds and butterflies.
Courtesy Julie Droppleman
10. Zinnia
Zinnia Elegans, annual
Size: 6 to 48 inches tall
Humans and hummingbirds like zinnia flowers for several reasons. They’re easy to grow from seed. The birds sip from the central florets, and you can snip the blooms to create indoor bouquets.
Why we love it: There are so many colors to choose from! If you’re planting a rainbow of colors and need green flowers, choose Queen Lime, Envy, Tequila Lime or other chartreuse varieties.
Learn how to attract hummingbirds to your balcony.
11. Flowering Tobacco
Nicotiana spp., annual
Often flying under the radar, this might be one of the best-kept secrets among hummingbird plants.
Yes, it is an annual, but once gardeners discover the power of this flower, they eagerly plant it again and again. You can find it in a whole spectrum of colors, including pink, white, red, lavender and green.
Bonus tip: While it varies by cultivar, this plant is also known for its fragrance. If you like sweet-smelling blooms in the evening for a moon garden, make sure you pick a white-flowering variety.
Discover the 15 types of hummingbirds found in the United States.
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12. Red Hot Poker
Kniphofia, Zones 5 to 9
Red hot poker is one of the most dramatic and visually appealing flowers in the garden, pale yellow at the base and bold orange on top. Some varieties have an extra jolt of orange. The plants grow up to 4 feet high and are among the earlier summer bloomers.
Bonus tip: You really want to plant these in well-draining soil. They’re prone to rot in boggy or even moist soil.
Discover 17 jaw-dropping facts about hummingbirds.
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13. Delphinium
Delphinium, Zones 3 to 7
This towering treasure makes a statement at the back of a mixed border, as a vertical accent or in a container. With dozens of blooms on each stem, it gives hummingbirds plenty of nectar sources to share with butterflies and other bugs, too.
Bonus tip: Some varieties, like the Summer Blues pictured here, are a lot bluer than others. For heat tolerance, try the Blue Mirror cultivar.
Discover 14 questions about hummingbird feeders answered by experts.
Courtesy Eric Tome
14. Trumpet Vine
Campsis radicans, Zones 4 to 9
We see dozens of photos of hummingbirds at trumpet vine, and there’s a good reason. They like this sweet beauty! A perennial favorite of both butterflies and hummingbirds, it grows up to 40 feet tall.
Bonus tip: When you plant this stunner, it pays to invest in a good trellis, or put it next to a tree, telephone pole or sturdy fence.
If you can provide this vine with good support, it will last for years.
Discover the top 10 vines for hummingbirds.
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15. Coral Bells
Heuchera, Zones 3 to 9
Don’t overlook the power of pink, a color available in many species that we normally think of as having red flowers. Coral bells are valued for their foliage and shade tolerance. In late spring, the plant sends up attractive, long-lasting wands of tiny flowers that hummingbirds like all summer long.
Bonus tip: Spend time getting to know the different cultivars, which have some of the garden’s most diverse and beautiful foliage options. It won’t be long until you have your own favorites.
Check out the top 10 hummingbird plants that grow in shade.
Readers’ Favorite Hummingbird Flowers
Firecracker Plant
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“Every year I place a big pot of large firecracker plant (Cuphea ‘Vermillionaire’) on my deck.
Hummingbirds are zipping about just inches from me all summer!” says Janet Doherty, Scarborough, Maine.
Red Canna Lily
Courtesy Andrea Garvin
“Almost every time I look at my red canna lilies, there is a hummingbird at them,” says Liza Vaughn, Fairfax, Virginia.
Aloe Plant
Courtesy Koji Kanemoto
“My king aloe plant blooms four or five times each summer, sending up grand 4-foot stalks covered in bell-shaped flowers. Hummers sit on the branches and feed,” says Lorraine Smith, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Next, learn what foods, how often and how much hummingbirds eat.
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17 Flowers that Attract Hummingbirds
Is there anything as enchanting as glimpsing a hummingbird flitting about your garden? How do their wings move so fast?! These majestic creatures are not only beautiful; they are important pollinators. By planting nectar-rich hummingbird flowers, you can enjoy their visits more often and help your local ecosystem too.
Hummingbirds’ favorite flowers tend to be tubular, which are suited to their long, thin beaks. That includes blooms you might not think of, like sunflowers, whose centers are formed by tiny, closely packed tubular flowers. Hummingbirds also favor red flowers (and red hummingbird feeders, but skip the red dye). According to BirdNote Podcast, their eyes have adapted to spot reds and yellows, but these tiny birds are also quite intelligent and will change their color preferences to favor the most nectar-rich source.
Where you plant hummingbird flowers will depend on each plant’s sun and soil requirements, but make sure your garden design includes some safe places to perch, according the U.S. Forest Service. See our favorite trees for small gardens for ideas (and be sure to check for hummingbird nests during spring pruning). For a safe, elevated feeding area—and a showy garden ornament—incorporate some cascading, tubular flowers in hanging baskets, like petunias or fuchsia.
Cluster each type of hummingbird flower in your garden for an ample nectar supply, and include a variety with staggered bloom times to provide a steady food source spring through fall.
(But don’t be afraid to start small, even with just one plant, we’ve had success bringing our neighborhood hummers over for visits!) Also, avoid insecticides and pesticides for the hummingbirds' safety.
If you’re looking to offer a welcoming home for all pollinators, good news! Many of these flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies and bees! See our lists of flowers that attract butterflies and flowers that attract bees for more ideas.
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Salvia
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Salvia has the high nectar count that hummingbirds are looking for. The perennial variety 'Black & Blue' is a particular favorite of landscape designer Daniel McCurry of Father Nature Landscapes in Birmingham, Alabama. "My hummingbirds love them!" he says, noting that their height (they grow 3 to 4 feet tall) helps provide a safe feeding area.
“Hummingbirds and their vibrant personalities are fun to watch—they become a part of your family.
The goal is to get the birds as much nectar as possible but out of the way of predators,” he says.
You can find salvia in an array of colors and in both annual and perennial varieties, some of which are native to the United States. While 'Black & Blue' is only cold hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7 to 10, some perennial varieties are hardy as low as zone 4.
Plant in full sun and well-draining soil.
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Trumpet Honeysuckle
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The bright red tubular flowers of trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) signal an open buffet to our hummingbird friends. Unlike the invasive honeysuckle you might be more familiar with, McCurry says, this species is native to the Southeastern United States. Consider planting this climbing perennial near a tree, wall, fence, or other garden structure.
Plant in full to part sun. Best in zones 4 to 9.
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Sunflowers
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All pollinators seem to love sunflowers! Hummingbirds in particular flock to them for their numerous and teeny tubular-shaped flowers (that make up the dark center) that are loaded with nectar. Sunflowers are native throughout North America, boasting 52 species.
Plant in full sun and well-draining soil.
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Red Columbine
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Red-flowered varieties of this early spring North American wildflower are particularly nutritious for hummingbirds. According the U.S. Forest Service, the nectar of red columbine varieties has twice the sugar content of other native columbines.
Plant in light to moderate shade to full sun.
Hardy in zones 2 to 9; re-seeds readily.
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Hummingbird Fuchsia
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Also known as hardy fuchsia (Fuchsia magellanica), this species is a hummingbird magnet. Grow it as a perennial shrub or in a container or hanging basket.
Plant in dappled sunlight or part shade (it's even okay in full sun in areas that are not too hot). Recommended for zones 6 to 9, though some hybrids can survive colder temps.
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Bee Balm
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Hummingbirds, butterflies, and—of course—bees are all attracted to bee balm, also known as wild bergamot. Native to North America, notable species include scarlet bee balm (hummers love the brilliant red flowers) and spotted bee balm (aka horsemint), whose blooms look like little fairy houses.
Plant in full sun. Best for zones 4 to 9.
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Delphinium
brytta
Delphinium is a vibrant perennial that can grow from 2 to 8 feet tall, though it is not recommended for hot, humid climates. Butterflies and hummingbirds find them irresistible, and you'll love them as cut flowers, too.
Plant in full sun to light shade in moist organic soil. Winter hardy in zones 3 to 7.
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Cardinal Flower
Georgia Glynn Smith
This showy perennial has long tubular flowers difficult for some pollinators to navigate, but not hummingbirds!
Plant in full sun to partial shade and soil that is never dry. Recommended for zones 3 to 9.
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Trumpet Flower
Larry Keller, Lititz Pa.
Also known as hummingbird vine, it's no surprise the birds love this flower. A sunny spot will encourage the most flowers from this easy-to-grow vine that is native in many areas the U.S.
Plant in full sun. Best in zones 4 to 9.
Take note: While native, this plant is aggressive. Plant it away from your house, in a spot where you can easily control it, such as in a large container with a trellis to climb.
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Red Hot Poker
Neil Holmes
This vibrant orange-and-yellow flower will add pizzazz to any garden. The flowers are packed with nectar, which attracts hummingbirds.
Plant in full sun and well-draining soil. Recommended for zones 5 to 9.
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Butterfly Bush
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Of course, this easy-to-grow flowering shrub is attractive to butterflies, but hummingbirds love the elongated clusters of nectar-rich blooms, too.
"I have noticed at my property, the butterfly bushes get the most hummingbird visitors of all of my plants and they bloom until first frost," says Melissa Lallo Johnson, a Midwest-based master gardener who shares her expansive garden on Instagram at @fancyflowerfarmer.
Plant in full sun and well-draining soil. Best in zones 5 to 9.
Take note: Invasive in some areas. Consider sterile cultivars.
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Petunias
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Chances are this popular, inexpensive flower is growing in your yard already. Choose brightly colored blooms and plant them in a hanging basket to attract hummingbirds.
Plant in full sun. Perennial in zones 10 to 11; annual elsewhere.
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Bleeding Heart
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It's easy to see where this perennial plant got its name, and the flowers are a rich source of nectar for hummers.
Dicentra spectabilis is pictured here, but for an option that's native to the U.S., consider Dicentra eximia, which has fern-like leaves and harkens from the Appalachian mountains.
Plant in partial shade and well-draining soil. Recommended for zones 3 to 9.
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Common Yarrow
Federica Grassi
This easy-to-grow perennial blooms from summer and into the fall. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to its showy blooms. Opt for common yarrow (Achillea millefolium) versus other species; it's native to the U.S.
Plant in full sun. Ideal for hillsides. Best for zones 3 to 9.
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Zinnia
Marcia Straub
Native to the Southwest, zinnias are one of the most popular annuals throughout the U.
S. They are easy to grow from seed and will re-seed readily too! Hummingbirds and other pollinators love the bright blooms, which also make for great cut flowers.
Plant in full sun. Thrives in zones 2 to 11.
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Foxglove
Ashraful Arefin photography
The tubular flowers of foxglove are the perfect drinking vessel for hummingbirds. It is a biennial, meaning it has a two-year lifecycle and only flowers in the second year, but it can re-seed. Foxglove is easy to grow and can top out at 5 feet tall.
Plant in full sun to light shade in moist soil. Recommended for zones 4 to 8.
Take note: Keep foxglove away from children and pets as they can be highly poisonous.
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Pride of Madeira
Peieq
This drought-tolerant evergreen grows fast—up to 6 feet tall and up to 10 feet wide.
Hummingbirds and butterflies love the showy flowers.
Plant in full sun and well-draining soil. Recommended for zones 9 to 11.
Take note: Beware the bristly hairs, and use caution around children and pets—this plant is toxic if ingested.
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Crotalaria cunninghamii: a plant with very curious flowers
A wide variety of species with unique characteristics can be found in the plant kingdom. Some of them are so simple but bright colors while others have an appeal in their flower or leaf design.
There are also plants such as Crotalaria cunninghamii which has a shape very similar to that of a hummingbird. Those who have not seen this plant will probably believe that this is a real hummingbird.
But it's not, it's just a beautiful creation that is in danger of extinction.
Index
- 1 General data Crotalaria cunninghamii
- 2 Characteristics
- 3 Uses
General data
Crotalaria cunninghamii
So today we will dedicate this place and time to tell you most of the information you need to know about this beautiful view. So, if you have the opportunity to get a cutting or seed, do not waste time on whether to develop it or not, and do it without thinking.
The first thing you should know about this species is that is native and/or native to northern Australia. , which is where it is mostly visible naturally. We will comment on this as the plant can be grown in other places that do not have to be its home.
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As you well know, the scientific name given to this species is Crotalaria cunninghamii , but in a vulgar sense it is known as the green hummingbird flower.
It is enough to see the shape of this plant to understand the reason for the name given to it.
In the same way, the plant belongs to the Fabaceae family. In the life cycle of a perennial plant And, as we have already mentioned, it can be grown or reproduced in two ways: the first is by cuttings, and the second is by seeds.
This last form of is somewhat lighter than if compared with other species, since it is enough to take the seeds, boil them in water, and then dry and plant them to begin to germinate. As you can see, this is a fairly simple process.
Now about propagation of the plant by cuttings. that you know it must be exclusively stem cuttings . This is because there are plants that only use part of the leaves to grow the plant.
However, the plant should be in direct sunlight, and although it can survive in partial shade, but it is best to give it open and sunny space In addition, it should be in a warm room, as it does not withstand low temperatures.
A very important detail for those who live in temperate or warm areas is that they have the opportunity to grow it in their gardens. Of course There are some growing conditions for this, which we will cover later.
Characteristics
At this point, you know the most general data that can be of great help when you have this beautiful and unique plant in your garden. But you still don't know the most important Crotalaria cunninghamii and that is HER CHARACTERISTICS .
Here is how we will tell you in detail the most important and remarkable of this species are below: This is a plant with the characteristics of a shrub that0370 can grow to a maximum height of 4 meters . Of course, this will largely depend on the conditions and care for it.
Its branches are hairy or wooly to the touch. The foliage, which each branch growing from the main stem, has foliage with a rather dull green coloration.
It has oval leaves only 3 cm long. The flowers are much larger and greenish. , which is very similar to green peas. They are striped and with thin thin black lines.
Flower growth is developed by long spikes that are located at the end of each branch. The union between a flower and a branch makes it from afar looks like a hummingbird sucking nectar from Crotalaria cunninghamii .
The green hummingbird flower has certain non-physical traits and characteristics that make it closely related to or related to soybeans, alfalfa and other species. It is commonly seen in places such as sand dunes. in unstable terrain and in sediments where there is a lot of water and nutrients.
For growing in gardens, it needs constant watering, without reaching waterlogging. Plant It has medicinal properties that were previously used when this species was used to treat eye infections in humans.
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Uses
The first use we will mention in this way is This is the kind that is perfect for decorating your home. . The downside to this is that you can't keep him indoors as he needs sunlight to live.
On the other hand, if you have it in the center of your garden or in a place where people can easily see it, will also give a new color and look to your garden. What follows is that, as already mentioned, it has some interesting properties that helps treat eye infection problems , such as conjunctivitis, although this use is mainly cultural.
Curiously, the plant also has a high fiber content , making it a highly sought after and commercially available variety. But due to such high demand, this is one of the reasons why Crotalaria cunninghamii is listed as an endangered plant species.
Of course this threat is only visible in the place where the highest concentration of should be, that is, its natural habitat.
