Well-Sweep Herb Farm Hummingbird Guide
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NectarBloom™ — 2 lb Bag
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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.
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- 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
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Overview
Founded in 1969 and now run by the third generation of the Hyde family, Well-Sweep Herb Farm is a legendary destination nursery in Warren County — home to one of the largest herb and perennial collections in the United States. Over 6 acres of themed display gardens showcase more than 2,000 varieties, including an exceptional collection of 80+ varieties of scented geraniums and one of the finest salvia collections anywhere in the Northeast. The extraordinary density of tubular, nectar-rich herbs and salvias makes it a genuine hummingbird hotspot throughout summer and migration.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Ruby-throated
Most Common Hummingbird
The most commonly sighted hummingbird at Well-Sweep Herb Farm is the Ruby-throated.
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during June, July, August, September for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Black and blue salvia (*Salvia guaranitica* 'Black and Blue') — documented top hummingbird attractor in NJ
- • Red salvia / Scarlet sage (*Salvia splendens* and *Salvia coccinea* varieties) — extensively grown
- • Anise hyssop (*Agastache foeniculum*) — significant hummingbird nectar source
- • Bee balm (*Monarda didyma*) — herb garden plantings
- • Fuchsia cultivars — pendant tubular flowers in containers
- • Cuphea spp. — cigar plant and related species; excellent hummingbird plants
NectarBloom Tip
Well-Sweep is a working nursery — you can purchase the exact hummingbird-attracting plants you see in the display gardens and take them home. The free Fall Flower Festival (typically late August/early September) includes expert-led talks on attracting birds to gardens. Ask a staff member to point out the salvia collection — with 50+ varieties, it's one of the best salvia displays in the mid-Atlantic, and the tubular red and blue cultivars are reliably visited by hummingbirds all summer. Call ahead (908-852-5390) to confirm current season hours.
Visitor Notes
Free to visit the display gardens. Working nursery — plants for sale. Open Monday–Saturday. Call ahead to confirm hours: 908-852-5390. Personal photography welcome.
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