Although feeders can be a temporary solution to draw hummingbirds into your garden, nothing compares to the appeal of native plants. Native plants provide the hummingbirds with nectar, beautify the garden and sustain the local ecosystem. Let’s take a look at 12 native plants that will entice the charming hummingbirds into your garden more than a feeder ever could.

1. Honeysuckle, (Lonicera sempervirens)

Trumpet Honeysuckle is a beautiful vine with clusters of tubular red flowers. The hummingbirds will be attracted to their sweet nectar. This plant blooms through the spring and summer providing a food source year round. It is a native plant that is very easy to take care of and will add color to any garden.

2. Bee Balm (Monarda didyma)

With bright red, pink, and purple flowers, Bee Balm becomes one of the most attractive plants to hummingbirds. Hummingbirds love to feed on the sweet nectar from their tubular flowers. Not only does Bee Balm attract hummingbirds, it also attracts butterflies and bees. This makes Bee Balm a wonderful choice for supporting our important pollinators!

3. Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

The bright red petals of the Cardinal Flower act as a signal to the hummingbirds. This perennial flower loves wet environments, so it is ideal for planting around the edges of your gardens or near a water feature. The enduring Cardinal Flower blooms will keep attracting hummingbirds.

4. Red Aquilegia canadensis

Red Columbine is one of the first flowers to bloom in spring and offer nectar to pollinators. The bell-shaped flowers are a beautiful sight for gardeners. The flowers are full of food for migrating hummingbirds and other pollinators. For best results plant your flowers in partial shade.

5. Coral Honeysuckle, (Lonicera sempervirens)

The climbing vine Coral Honeysuckle produces beautiful flowers that attract hummingbirds. Unlike its invasive cousins, this native plant behaves itself and likes sunny spots. Great for fences and trellises!

6. Fireweed (Chamerion angustifolium)

Fireweed is a beautiful and even a magnet for hummingbirds. Pinkish-purple flowers on this plant grow and spread easily. They are perfect for growing areas that are naturalized. They bloom mid-summer and last until early fall.

7. Indian Paintbrush (Castilleja spp.)

Hummingbirds are drawn to the vivid crimson spikes of Indian Paintbrush. Growing next to grasses, this semi-parasitic plant adds an interesting touch to wildflower gardens or meadows.

8. Salvia scarlatta è classificata scientificamente come Salvia coccinea.

This annual plant is easy to grow and thrives in full sun, providing a consistent nectar source for hummingbirds. Its adaptability and easy growth makes it a garden favorite. Offers brilliant red flowers. Scarlet sage blooms all summer.

9. Vild bergamot är vetenskapligt känd som Monarda fistulosa.

Wild Bergamot, commonly called Bee Balm, is a favorite for both hummingbirds and pollinators. Their lavender blooms are a beautiful addition to any garden, and their fragrant foliage offers a sensory treat as well. This plant grows best in full sun to partial shade.

10. Penstemon (Penstemon spp.)

Rock garden perennials that do great in dry climates and well-drained soils are Penstemons. They also bloom with bright and colorful tubular flowers like purple, pink, and more which is very inviting to hummingbirds.

11. Texas Sage (Salvia texensis)

Texas Sage produces bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds and are a joy for bird watchers. Once established, the hardy plant Texas Sage requires little to no maintenance and thrives in hotter, arid environments. In addition to all of that, Texas Sage also has a longer blooming season.

12. Agastache (Agastache spp.)

Agastache, commonly known as Hummingbird Mint, provides vertical clusters of aromatic, hue-diverse, (blue, purple, pink) flowers. It is an outstanding option for drawing in hummingbirds across the landscape due to its extended blooming period and drought resistance.