Flowers That Attract Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are attracted to a variety of flowers, particularly those that are tubular in shape and rich in nectar. Here is a list of some popular flowers that can help draw hummingbirds to your garden:
- Bee Balm (Monarda)
- Columbine (Aquilegia)
- Salvia (Sage)
- Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans)
- Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
- Honeysuckle (Lonicera)
- Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)
- Fuchsia (Fuchsia spp.)
- Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia)
- Coral Bells (Heuchera)
- Butterfly Bush (Buddleja)
- Cuphea (Cuphea spp.)
- Lupine (Lupinus)
- Agastache (Hyssop)
- Zinnia (Zinnia spp.)
These flowers not only provide nectar but also come in colors that typically attract hummingbirds, such as reds, pinks, purples, and oranges. Planting a variety of these flowers can create a continuous bloom throughout the growing season, ensuring that hummingbirds have a reliable food source in your garden.