Scott, Marcy
Hummingbird plants of the Southwest Marcy Scott ; with photographs by Wynn Anderson, Dale and Marian Zimmerman, and others. - First edition. - Tucson, Arizona Rio Nuevo Publishers 2015 - vii, 336 pages color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Hummingbirds and their flowers: a short primer -- Hummingbirds of the Southwest -- Creating a hummingbird habitat -- Gardening with native plants, Southwestern style -- Hummingbird plants of the Southwest.
Hummingbirds and plants have co-evolved. These little flying jewels need nectar and shelter, while many native plants need to be pollinated by the birds. Hummingbird fanciers along their migration routes can enjoy the flower/bird show and even help species threatened by loss of habitat with wise landscape choices.
It's easy. Just add hummingbird-friendly native plants to your garden, and take some simple steps to enhance the habitat in your yard and beyond. Here, Marcy Scott provides a wealth of guidance.
120 plant profiles, with detailed information on their significance to hummingbirds, distribution, known habitat, and appearance
Plant-focused profiles of the 14 regularly occurring hummingbird species
Hummingbird natural history, plant pollination, and how and why to create habitat
Tips on landscaping, finding plants, and gardening in the Southwest
15 ways you can help hummingbirds and their flowers
9781940322032 1940322030
2014040614
Gardening to attract birds--Southwestern States.
Hummingbirds--Southwestern States.
Gardening to attract birds.
United States--Southwestern States.
QL676.55 / .S36 2015
639.978 Sco 45
QL676.55 / .S36 2015
Hummingbird plants of the Southwest Marcy Scott ; with photographs by Wynn Anderson, Dale and Marian Zimmerman, and others. - First edition. - Tucson, Arizona Rio Nuevo Publishers 2015 - vii, 336 pages color illustrations, color map ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Hummingbirds and their flowers: a short primer -- Hummingbirds of the Southwest -- Creating a hummingbird habitat -- Gardening with native plants, Southwestern style -- Hummingbird plants of the Southwest.
Hummingbirds and plants have co-evolved. These little flying jewels need nectar and shelter, while many native plants need to be pollinated by the birds. Hummingbird fanciers along their migration routes can enjoy the flower/bird show and even help species threatened by loss of habitat with wise landscape choices.
It's easy. Just add hummingbird-friendly native plants to your garden, and take some simple steps to enhance the habitat in your yard and beyond. Here, Marcy Scott provides a wealth of guidance.
120 plant profiles, with detailed information on their significance to hummingbirds, distribution, known habitat, and appearance
Plant-focused profiles of the 14 regularly occurring hummingbird species
Hummingbird natural history, plant pollination, and how and why to create habitat
Tips on landscaping, finding plants, and gardening in the Southwest
15 ways you can help hummingbirds and their flowers
9781940322032 1940322030
2014040614
Gardening to attract birds--Southwestern States.
Hummingbirds--Southwestern States.
Gardening to attract birds.
United States--Southwestern States.
QL676.55 / .S36 2015
639.978 Sco 45
QL676.55 / .S36 2015