For attracting hummingbirds, the best plants to grow in your yard are those that produce flowers and fruit. In this article, I will discuss some of the best plants for hummingbirds, including Maurandya antirrhiniflora, Crabapple trees, Nasturtiums, and Paprika. If you want to attract even more hummingbirds to your yard, consider planting a succulent plant like an Agave. This plant is very easy to grow and spreads by self-seeding.
Maurandya antirrhiniflora
The Maurandya antirhinifola plant grows in areas with warm weather, and it produces flowers that attract hummingbirds to feed on its nectar. This plant has violet flowers and deciduous leaves, and it grows wild in areas with Joshua Tree and Shadscale Scrub. It is also known as the snapdragon vine.
Other good hummingbird plants include the Beardtongue, which has small, tubular flowers that enchant hummingbirds. It is a perennial plant that has an open mounding habit, and it features many brightly colored blooms during the mid-season. The plant is low-maintenance and attracts hummingbirds despite its sensitivity to drought.
Maurandya baccharifolius
The bright red tubular flowers of Maurandya baccharifloreus attract hummingbirds to your yard or garden. This deciduous, drought-tolerant plant grows three to four feet tall and wide. Hummingbirds love to feed on its nectar. It also attracts butterflies. If you’d like to attract more hummingbirds, consider planting several varieties of this plant.
Fuchsia is another excellent hummingbird magnet. Like Lantana, this plant should be grown in a shaded location. Fuchsia, or chupa-chuparoo, is even more delicate than Lantana, but it grows to just over two feet tall. Fuchsia blooms in the fall.
Crabapple trees
The best crabapple trees for attracting hummingbirds have certain characteristics. They grow from six to eight feet high and have small fruits that are attractive to birds. Some cultivars have fruit that stays on the tree into the fall and are thus preferred by many bird species. In addition, these trees can be a good source of food for American Robins and Cedar Waxwings. In addition, if you want to attract more species, it is wise to plant more than one crabapple tree.
The ‘Profusion’ crabapple is a hardy plant that produces bright red fruits that are delicious and attract birds to your yard. It blooms in spring with fragrant single white flowers and develops into red fruits in the fall. This crabapple tree is disease resistant and has good resistance to scab, fire blight, and powdery mildew. Hummingbirds love it for its attractiveness during the winter months.
The crabapple tree belongs to the Rosaceae family and is an attractive ornamental plant. Though it originated in Asia and Russia, it is now widely grown in temperate areas of North America. Its colorful blossoms and excellent leafy foliage make it a popular ornamental plant. Crabapple trees produce fruit that is invaluable for pollinating birds. For these reasons, the best crabapple tree for hummingbirds is the Japanese Crabapple.
Nasturtiums
If you’re looking for a plant that attracts hummingbirds, Nasturtiums are an excellent choice. These colorful plants have rounded leaves and intensely colored trumpet-like flowers. These plants also grow well in poor soil and do not require fertilizing. The best time to plant nasturtiums is late spring, after the threat of frost has passed. Nasturtiums come in dwarf, climbing, and even ‘n’ varieties.
The flowers of Nasturtiums attract hummingbirds to nectar and pollen. Their soft colors attract seed-loving birds. In addition to being attractive to hummingbirds, Nasturtiums make great cut flowers. Despite their low maintenance requirements, they prefer moist soil, and their foliage can be susceptible to fungal diseases when wet during watering. They also need ample space and avoid overhead watering.
Aside from Nasturtiums being low-maintenance plants, they are also good choices for containers. Many varieties spill over the sides of walls and pavers. They can also be grown from seeds. In a sunny location, Nasturtiums can be grown in pots. Make sure to soak them weekly, and prune them after their first year to encourage them to flower. Nasturtiums are ideal for containers because they are bushy and fill gaps between complementary-colored flowers.
Weigelas
The flowers of weigela are a favorite for hummingbirds. They are available in different colors and some cultivars have interesting foliage. Some cultivars have deep burgundy leaves while others have golden green or variegated foliage. Weigelas can grow in a wide range of soil conditions, but they do best in full sun or partial shade. A hummingbird-friendly plant, weigelas are great for both outdoor and indoor plantings.
Weigelas are excellent for attracting hummingbirds, but you’ll have to be patient to watch them feast on your flowers. They love bright flowers, and some varieties of these flowers even snap your fingers off. Choose a sunny spot in your yard to watch them visit your garden. Weigelas are making a comeback with new varieties with beautiful cut-leaf foliage and tubular flowers that last all summer long.
Weigelas are easy to grow and provide a wide range of colors. They can tolerate moderate drought once established. Once established, they will bloom from late spring through early summer and will continue blooming until the first frost. These plants can also be kept indoors for the winter if they need shelter. So, if you want to attract hummingbirds, try a few of these plants and you’ll be rewarded.
Fuschias
Hummingbirds love the color-changing flowers of fuschias. The flower petals contain sugar water in liquid form, which attracts hummingbirds. Its nectar provides even more food and water for bees. Fuschia plants are easy to grow and care for and require only minimal maintenance. Fuschias are perennials in warmer climates and annuals in colder ones. Fuschias are ideal for hanging baskets and are also a great choice for shady locations. They require minimal pruning after blooming, and are also easy to care for and can be planted directly from seed after the last frost.
Another popular choice is the weigela. New varieties of weigelas have cut leaves and colorful foliage that provide a long season of interest. The flowers are tubular in shape and hummingbirds are drawn to the colors of fuschias. Petunias can be grown directly from seed and should be planted ten weeks before the last date of frost. Once the frost has passed, it’s a good idea to cut Fuschias back to half their size.
A fuchsia plant has all the essential ingredients for attracting hummingbirds. Hummingbirds need a constant source of liquid to survive, and fuchsias provide that in spades. The hummingbird will hover over the flower and feed off of its pollen. Fortunately, fuschia flowers have very few predators, and you can keep them from being hungry!
Columbine
If you’re looking for the perfect plant for hummingbirds, look no further than the native columbine. Native to the eastern United States, this flowering perennial is a popular choice. The flowers of the native columbine are pendulous and red, and are perfect for attracting hummingbirds. In addition to attracting hummingbirds, these plants are also good choices for attracting deer.
You can choose between the many varieties of columbine plants, including the Blue Star Columbine, which has dusky blue foliage. Blue Star Columbine grows in USDA zones 4 to 8, and is part-shaded. It has colorful flowers from early spring to early summer, and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to its blossoms. It also grows in part shade and is deer resistant.
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird and the Four-spotted Bumblebee are among the most important pollinators of columbine, but the bumblebees are also a valuable part of the ecosystem. The Yellow Bumblebee, American Bumblebee, and Rusty-patched Bumblebee rely on the flowers of columbine to feed. Unfortunately, these pollinators are suffering. They are dwindling and declining, and their numbers have decreased as a result of agricultural intensification and climate change.
