Discover the Essential 10 Flowers for Attracting Hummingbirds

When planting flowers for hummingbirds, remember the things that will attract them.

• Hummingbirds are attracted to the color red, but any bright color will draw them in.
• Tubular flowers have the right shape for hummingbirds. They can hover and drink at the same time.
• Plant flowers for hummingbirds in large clumps so that the birds can see bright patches to feed on. For the best visibility, tall flowers should go behind shorter flowers. That way, everyone can enjoy watching these beauties flitting in and out of the garden.

Morning glories have a trumpet shape that advertises the sweet nectar inside. These flowers are gorgeous on a trellis or fence.

Lupines attract a lot of attention with their tall spikes of beautiful flowers. They’re another good choice for providing food for hummingbirds during cooler weather.

Cosmos come in bright, attention-grabbing colors. Deadheading these flowers will encourage more blooms and more hummingbirds. 

Nasturtiums depend on hummingbirds as their major pollinator. Their nectar is especially sweet, so plant a lot of these beauties!

Zinnia is so easy to grow and makes a delightful cut flower as well. If you choose not to deadhead these flowers, other birds will enjoy the seeds after the blooms have faded.

Snapdragon flowers are a good cool-weather choice. In the early spring and late fall, other flowers might not be blooming, but the hummingbird will still be looking for food. Snapdragons come in a variety of colors, and dwarf varieties are also available.

Milkweed is a must-have for pollinator gardens. Hummingbirds also visit these bright, colorful flowers that monarch butterflies depend on.

Columbine is a gorgeous flower with an unusual shape that certain insects find harder to navigate. Hummingbirds can navigate to the nectar within easily with their long specialized beaks.

Poppies are another easy-to-grow flower that hummingbirds love. Plant them in patches for dazzling, eye-catching color.

Wildflower mixes are always great choices for hummingbirds. There will be a variety of pollen and nectar flowers in different colors and shapes. These mixes are created to bloom continuously throughout the growing season, so your pollinators will always have a ready snack.

A colorful flower garden is the perfect way to support natural wildlife and draw in hummingbirds. You can plant a variety of all the flowers hummingbirds like. When you design your garden, you'll also want to include a bench where you can sit and enjoy these amazing visitors.

It's tough to get a picture of these fast movers, but adding pots of flowers to your deck or porch will increase your opportunities.