Want to bring hummingbirds into your yard? These tiny, dazzling birds rely on nectar-rich flowers for energy—especially during migration.
Planting native species that hummingbirds love is one of the best ways to attract them while supporting their survival.
If you live east of the Mississippi River, you’ll most likely spot the ruby-throated hummingbird, the only common species in that region. If you’re west of the Mississippi, you’re lucky enough to potentially see 4 to 7 different species!
In this presentation, we highlight ten beautiful native plants that are hummingbird favorites. These blooms offer the nectar, color, and structure that hummingbirds naturally seek out. Featured plants include:
- Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
- Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
- Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa)
- Bradbury Monarda (Monarda bradburiana)
- Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya)
- Royal Catchfly (Silene regia)
- Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa)
- Foxglove Beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis)
- Calico Beardtongue (Penstemon calycosus)
- Marsh Phlox (Phlox glaberrima)
- Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata)
- Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)
- Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Plant a few of these native beauties and turn your yard into a hummingbird haven!