Hummingbirds have become a favorite garden visitor for many people—and hummingbird feeders and flowers help bring them to your yard for your viewing pleasure. But while you may be aware that honeysuckle is a hummingbird magnet, there are other, less common flowers you can add to your garden that’ll wow humans and draw in hummingbirds, too.
Try adding a few of these sweet and stunning flowers to help attract your favorite birds to your garden.
To encourage hummingbirds to flock to your yard, add a water feature that’ll help keep them hydrated, too.
Agastache
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- Growing zones: 6-10
- Sun: Full sun
- Bloom time: Summer and fall
- Colors: Blue, orange, pink, purple, and white
The common name of this pretty perennial—hummingbird mint—probably gives a clue as to how popular agastache is for hummingbirds. “It’s the perfect plant for bringing hummingbirds, along with other pollinators, to the garden,” says Megan McConnell, horticulturist and plant information director at Monrovia. The tiny tube flowers grow massed on tall stalks, perfect for hummingbirds to sip.
Beardtongue (Penstemon)
Monrovia
- Growing zones: 3-8
- Sun: Full sun
- Bloom time: Spring and summer
- Colors: Blue, orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow
These cousins to foxglove and other garden favorites make an unexpected addition to a cottage garden. “The compact habit makes this an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers,” McConnell says. “The tube-shaped flowers attract hummingbirds to the garden and have a long vase life in arrangements.” It’s also a drought-tolerant plant that can handle drier spots.
Hibiscus
Monrovia
- Growing zones: 4-11
- Sun: Full or partial sun
- Bloom time: Spring and summer
- Colors: Orange, pink, purple, red, white, and yellow
If you’re looking for a grander hummingbird magnet, hibiscus will be a perfect pick. “Another great, unexpected choice is the hibiscus, which produces loads of large, long-lasting flowers that attract pollinators,” McConnell says. “This selection is loved by hummingbirds and humans because it adds tropical color to containers or the landscape.”
Globe Mallow
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- Growing zones: 4-9
- Sun: Full sun
- Bloom time: Spring and summer
- Colors: Orange, pink, purple, red, and white
This desert-friendly flower is beloved by hummingbirds and brings bright colors to the landscape. Its cup-shaped colors appear in spring, but they can rebloom if you prune and deadhead effectively.
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