Bee Balm (Monarda) Bee balm produces vibrant red, pink, and purple flowers that attract hummingbirds. It provides both nectar and a natural habitat, encouraging hummingbirds to nest nearby in its dense foliage.
Fuchsia Fuchsia plants have tubular flowers in red, pink, and purple, which are a hummingbird favorite. The hanging blooms offer easy access to nectar, making them perfect for attracting and supporting these birds.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) Trumpet vine is a vigorous climber that produces bright orange or red tubular flowers that hums love. Its long-lasting blooms and large vines offer perfect perching spots for hummingbirds to rest and nest.
Salvia Salvia is a hardy perennial that produces spiky, nectar-rich flowers in various colors. Hummingbirds are drawn to the flowers, and the plant provides excellent nesting opportunities due to its dense foliage.
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) This native vine offers clusters of red or orange flowers that hummingbirds adore. Coral honeysuckle provides a natural support structure for nesting, along with a constant supply of nectar.
Red Hot Poker (Kniphofia uvaria) Red hot poker plants feature tall, tube-shaped flowers in fiery red and orange, attracting hummingbirds from afar. They provide both food and shelter for nesting, making them an ideal plant for hummingbird gardens.
Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) This plant is native to California and boasts purple or pink tubular flowers that are perfect for hummingbirds. Its dense foliage also provides shelter, making it a great nesting plant.