Best Hummingbird Gardens in Story County, Iowa

Situated on the Iowa State University campus in Ames, Reiman Gardens is a 17-acre public botanical garden with over 6,000 types of plants, including a dedicated Pollinator Plant Collection spanning dozens of native and cultivated species attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its Buck Rose Collection, Viburnum Collection, and perennial borders offer continuous bloom from spring through fall. The garden is closely tied to ISU's horticultural research and education programs, regularly evaluating plants for pollinator performance.

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