Bee Balm (Monarda) – Why: Bee balm has vibrant red, pink, or purple flowers and produces lots of nectar, making it irresistible to hummingbirds.
Trumpet Vine (Campsis radicans) – Why: This vine has large, trumpet-shaped orange or red flowers that are perfect for hummingbirds to feed from.
Columbine (Aquilegia) – Why: Columbine flowers, especially red and orange varieties, have a tubular shape that suits hummingbirds’ feeding style.
Salvia (Salvia spp.) – Why: Salvia flowers, especially red or purple, are rich in nectar and come in a variety of shapes that hummingbirds love.
Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) – Why: This fragrant, purple flower is highly attractive to hummingbirds due to its nectar-rich blooms.
Fuchsia – Why: Fuchsia flowers are pendulous, brightly colored, and packed with nectar, making them a favorite of hummingbirds.
Zinnia – Why: Zinnias, particularly those in vibrant red, orange, and pink shades, are excellent for attracting hummingbirds.
Coral Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) – Why: This vine has tubular, orange to red flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds, especially in the spring and summer.