In the red buckeye’s case, it relies heavily on the ruby-throat for pollination. In turn, its red, 6-10 inch flower clusters provide rich nectar for the early-returning hummingbirds when other ...

Red buckeye is native to the U.S. and does well ... flowers for two to three weeks in mid spring. Its spring blooms smell similar to cloves, and their trumpet-shape appeals to hungry hummingbirds.