Hummingbird Mint is the newest addition to one of my many potted plants. The mix of coral-colored blossoms is also novel to the white, lavender, and pink hues around the house and garden.
I had purposely planted the Hummingbird Mint in view of the kitchen and great room windows, but I spotted only one hummingbird drinking sweet nectar from the tubular flowers. Then the blossoms died. While I was deadheading on a warm early morning, a hummerbird fluttered about looking for breakfast.
She came close to me, hovered one foot in front of my face.
“Sorry,” I said with an earnest heart, “it will bloom again, soon.”
She tilted her head as if to acknowledge my apology. Then off she flew in anticipation of a promise.
In and Around the Garden 