Hummingbirds are beautiful creatures that bring serenity and relaxation with their humming sounds. They tend to favor flowers like these 10 as well, which we can call the “hummingbird favorite.” Seeing them around our surroundings is a great thing for everyone in all of us!
Hummingbirds are named for the noise they make with their wings. These tiny birds, measuring 3 inches long and weighing less than an ounce, get energy from nectar (and other liquid sources) that flowers provide them in return for pollination services rendered to plants of diverse sizes – trees included!
Hummingbirds are a delightful species that will petition your garden for sustenance. They can be found in many beautiful colors and sizes, each with their own specific needs to survive the day! Some of them include:
- Ruby-throated hummingbird
- Black-chinned hummingbird
- Broad-billed hummingbird
- Costa hummingbird
- Rufous hummingbird
If you want to create a hummingbird garden, consider these flowering plants. With the right flowers and feeders, this can be an amazing place for birds with wings like tiny helicopters! Here are some flowers that attract hummingbirds below.
Delphinium
The Delphinium plant is a treasure that can be planted in containers or at the back of mixed borders. They blossom into dozens on each stem, and this gives hummingbirds plenty of nectar sources to share with butterflies and other bugs as well.
The flowers are blue-colored and come in several varieties; choose ones that thrive well for you region depending on what climate your area has because some do better than others when it comes to hot temperatures while others tend to prefer colder climates instead.
Gayfeather
If you seek to add a vertical accent for your midsummer garden, think about Gayfeather. They have purple and white spires that resemble an inverted 3 foot tall exclamation mark- they’re flowers hummingbirds like too!
These sun loving perennials are perfect for any time of year or if ever the need arises to perk up your landscape with some pretty color again.
Chilean Glory Flower
A bright orange trumpet-shaped flower that will bring the hummingbirds to your window! The irresistible Chilean Glory Flower is evergreen and grows very fast. They offer a plethora of flowers with yellow tips, which are available from late spring until fall.
These plants have light green leaves boldly veined for climbing up trellises or fences in no time at all!
Flowering Tobacco
Like its namesake, this fragrant flower attracts many different types of animals. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the sweet scent emitted by these flowers in late spring through early fall when they blossom into colors white or pink scents that will last all day long.
Weigela
The Weigela is a shrub that produces round, flat flowers in pink or purple. Some cultivars have leaves with maroon and lavender colors as well! These plants bloom from mid to late spring so you can enjoy the blooms for many weeks.
This plant can grow to be 9 feet tall, but there are also varieties that never get beyond 3 and a half. The conditions this deciduous shrub likes best in is full sun or partial shade with room for it to spread out its branches as much as possible.
Hummingbirds love the nectar from these plants like no other!
Foxglove
The flowers’ color can be different as they depend on the cultivar that you choose. The foxglove plant does well in acidic soil, which is why it’s mainly found among lawns and gardens for decoration purposes. It ranges from 6 feet to 18 inches tall depending on how much water or fertilizer was given at one time period – their length will grow taller with more care!
Hummingbirds are attracted by its pink, yellow, white and purple blooms; take caution because this flower has a poisonous toxin called cardenolides within them–it doesn’t affect humans but causes horses and livestock very unpleasant side effects if ingested so make sure your pet isn’t going near these plants when you’re not around!
Yarrow
Yarrow is a beautiful perennial flower that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. They can grow to be 48 inches in height, do well when planted with average soil, produce white, yellow, or red flowers depending on the variety of plant you select.
The early summer blooming plants are especially attractive but they will last for months if not years!
Bee Balm
Bee balm is a plant that truly accomplishes its namesake, as it’s loved by bees and other insects. Its flowers are beautiful to look at and provide an excellent source of nutrients for creatures like butterflies or hummingbirds – not just the plants themselves!
It can grow in any type of soil conditions but does better when there’s some wetness around (so you’ll want to keep your garden watered). This flower will be sure to bring beauty into your life all spring long!
Maltese Cross
Maltese cross plants, relatives of the rose campion (Lychnis coronaria) flowers in early summer when they achieve a stem 2 to 4 feet tall. Plant them in moist well drained soil where there is significant sunlight and cut back after the flowering period over for re-blooming.
Maltese cross attracts hummingbirds as well because their vibrant colors are irresistible!
Hollyhock
The hollyhock plant is a tall, beautiful flower that can grow up to 6′ feet. It comes in many different colors including red, lavender, pink and purple.
The first blooming periods of the year are longer than those with later flowering seasons which usually last only about two months or less before it dies off for good after producing seeds from its reseeding habit into gardens around your home.
Hummingbirds love this type of perennial because they’re attracted by their rich color as well as nectar inside each petal!