A jewel in the wild

Sunday, September 26, 2010

The flowers of the jewelweed plant, with their orange/yellow color and unusual presentation, seem perfectly designed for hummingbirds. It is a native annual plant and a natural selection for hummingbird lovers. This plant will grow to profusion in wet shaded or semishaded areas such as around ponds and drains.

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