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Flowers that are colorful and rich in nectar are the ones that generally attract hummingbirds. Some of these flowers include the Chinese bell flower, desert honeysuckle, bird of paradise, and fuchsia.

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The type of flowers that are co-adapted to hummingbirds. The tongue if the of the bird fits down the long neck of the flower on these plants exactly. There are various birds that match various types and lengths of flowers with varying lengths of tongue

Bleeding Hearts, Columbines and Desert Trumpets are three of the many types of flowers that have good nectar amounts and the right flower neck lengths for hummingbirds.

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There are many perennial flowers that attract butterflies due to their brilliance in color. Some of thess flowers are: Verbena, Coral Bells, Hyssop, and Salvia. The butterflies are after the sweet nectar in these flowers.

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Butterflies are attracted to flowers that have nectar. Some flowers with nectar include Aster, Butterfly Bush, Cornflower, Goldenrod, Lavender, Lilac, and Pansy.

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There are many types of flowers that butterflies like and prefer. Flowers like the blanket flower, butterfly weed, New England aster, and the blazing star are some of their favorites.

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They use all the flowers.

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