International Peace Garden Hummingbird Guide
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Overview
Founded in 1932 on the North Dakota/Manitoba border and listed as a Distinctive Destination by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the International Peace Garden spans nearly 2,400 acres of prairie, forest, and breathtaking formal floral displays. The garden is world-famous for planting 70,000–100,000 annual flowers each season in elaborate themed designs. The formal beds — including masses of salvia, petunias, snapdragons, and tubular annuals — combined with surrounding prairie wildflowers make the garden a significant summer nectar resource for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds near the northern edge of their range.
Hummingbirds to Watch For
- • Ruby-throated
Most Common Hummingbird
The most commonly sighted hummingbird at International Peace Garden is the Ruby-throated.
Special Guest Hummingbird
Watch for the Rufous Hummingbird. possible as rare late-summer vagrant
Best Time to Visit
Plan your visit during July, August for the highest chance of hummingbird sightings. Early morning and late afternoon are typically the most active feeding times.
Plants and Habitat
- • Annual red salvia (*Salvia splendens*) — planted in mass in formal beds annually
- • Snapdragons (*Antirrhinum* spp.) — tubular flowers in seasonal displays
- • Petunias (tubular varieties in color theme plantings)
- • Wild columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) — surrounding prairie areas
- • Wild bergamot (*Monarda fistulosa*) — naturalized and prairie zones
- • Anise hyssop (*Agastache foeniculum*) — surrounding meadow/prairie plantings
NectarBloom Tip
The formal gardens are at peak visual and nectar production in mid-July through early August. The garden straddles two countries — bring valid ID for the border crossing. The free evening Music Camp performances (most nights June–August) give you extra time in the garden at dusk when hummingbirds do a final feeding round before dark.
Visitor Notes
Admission required. Garden straddles the U.S.–Canada border — valid passport or Enhanced ID required. Open seasonally. A conservatory houses 6,000+ cacti and succulents. ADA accessible on main garden paths.
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