The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens Hummingbird Guide
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NectarBloom™ — 2 lb Bag
Fresh nectar in a minute.
No boiling, no dye. The same sugar hummingbird flowers make. One ingredient, nothing else. Makes up to 160 oz of fresh feeder nectar per bag.
- Fresh nectar in a minute: measure, stir until clear, and pour
- No boiling, no dye
- The same sugar hummingbird flowers make
- One ingredient, nothing else: 100% pure cane sugar
- Lab tested. Resealable 2 lb bag, sourced and packed in the USA
1 Bag · 2 lb
$21.99
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$39.88
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Overview
Coachella Valley's premier desert garden with 50+ zones and 1,200+ plant species. The pollinator gardens are described as places "where hummingbirds and butterflies drift through the air."
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Costa's
- • Anna's
- • Black-chinned
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during February, March, April, May, October, November, December for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens)
- • Chuparosa (Justicia californica)
- • Desert Lavender (Condea emoryi)
- • Penstemon
- • Desert succulents
NectarBloom Tip
Hit the pollinator garden by 9am Feb–April — Costa's peak breeding aligns with Chuparosa bloom.
Visitor Notes
Oct–May 8am–5pm; Jun–Sep 7am–1:30pm. Plan winter visits for optimal garden hours.
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