It’s a drought tolerant plant that thrives in full sun and blooms all summer. In addition to providing nectar, the butterfly bush is a great shelter plant for many As the name implies, butterflies love it, but the hummers find it delicious as well. The flowers come in pink, purple and blue on tall, spiky stems. Butterfly Bush (Buddleia)īutterfly bush is a small shrub that blooms all summer, making it a great addition to your hummingbird garden. It can’t handle any frost, so its best grown in zones 10-12. They grow tall, up to 5 feet, with a 3-foot spread, making them a showy piece for your garden.īird of paradise plants need rich soil and regular water. The crane flower is a native of South America featuring bright flowers that resemble a bird in flight. It grows in poor soil and can handle a little drought and thrives in zones 3-8. It’s one of those plants that attract hummingbirds as well as butterflies and bees with its sweet, abundant nectar.īeard tongue blooms May to August with lavender, red, pink, or white blossoms. and thrives in most of the western part of the country. Penstemon, also known as beard tongue, is a native of the U.S. Additionally, the flowers are edible and liven up any salad.īee Balm does best in full sun with plenty of air circulation. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love the rich nectar.Ī member of the mint family, it’s a hardy plant that also makes wonderful medicinal salves and lotions. It can be found in a wide range of colors from pink and red to orange and is incredibly fragrant. Bee Balm (Monarda)Īlso referred to as bergamot or monarda, bee balm has unusual, spiky blossoms. Just be sure they have good drainage because they can’t stand wet feet. They’re not that fussy otherwise, and hummingbirds love them. You can find plants that range from 12 inches to 12 feet tall, so there’s one for any space.Īzaleas grow in zones 6-9 and need a soil pH between 5-6.5. Azalea ( Rhododendron)Īzaleas are part of the rhododendron family and come in both evergreen and deciduous varieties.
If your landscaping provides shelter and water, they’ll even raise babies and increase your population. Planting flowers that attract hummingbirds is a smart idea because when hummingbirds find a “friendly” landscape, they will return year after year.