These Three Plants Will Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Bird watchers can all agree — hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful, energetic and vibrant creatures you can admire from the comfort of your own yard. Their tiny size and playful nature make them pretty darn cute, too. Luckily, there are many plants that will help you attract hummingbirds to your home garden.

So what are the key qualities hummingbirds look for? Tubular flowers, bright colors (specifically red) and nectar production are particularly important. Nail all three, and these lively birds will be flocking to your flower sanctuary.

Here, we’ve listed flowers that check off all the hummingbird’s boxes. Keep in mind that you’ll want to plant a variety of these species so that nectar production is consistent throughout the season.

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia Cardinalis)

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Like the bird with the same name, cardinal flowers are a gorgeous red, which just happens to be a hummingbird’s favorite color. They’re also not lacking in shape, either. Their tubular flowers allow hummingbirds easy access to their abundant nectar.

Hardiness Zone: Zones 3-9

Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

Trumpet Vine (Campsis Radicans)

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As their name suggests, these flowers resemble the horn of a trumpet. Their bright orange color and long tubular flowers make them the perfect food source for hummingbirds on the hunt.

Hardiness Zone: Zones 4-9

Sunlight: Direct sunlight

Lantana

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Known for their versatility, lantana flowers bloom from spring all the way to fall, making them a consistent source of nectar for hummingbirds.

Hardiness Zone: Zones 9-11

Sunlight: Direct sunlight

Source: Good Housekeeping©